This straightforward book provides simple and reliable explanations of what the Catholic Church teaches and why. The book provides quick answers to questions on moral issues, explains why the Church has a fixed opinion on certain matters, and helps put…
Tag: Social Justice
Seek Justice That You May Live: Reflections and Resources on the Bible and Social Justice, by John R. Donahue, SJ
A study of the major themes of both the Old and New Testament that bear on issues of social justice, e.g., creation; exodus; liberation; prophets; psalms and wisdom literature; Jesus and the Kingdom of God; Matthew and the heritage of…
Stay awake! See the Power of Hope
The First Sunday of Advent brings a direct command from the Lord: “Stay awake! For you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” Implications of this command for our world today are presented in this blog post.…
Ancient Roots of a Modern Imperative
Sometimes I hear people speak disapprovingly about the actions and dreams of those who work for social justice. The “harrumphs” are loudest about those still living and active. Once the activist is no longer living and doing disturbing things, he…
Against an Infinite Horizon, by Ronald Rolheiser
A far-flung overview of our contemporary lives. Rolheiser enables us to see over the horizon of our time and in doing so gives quieter, sane advice through these perceptive and often humorous essays. Find it here. Did you like this?…
A Nation for All: How the Catholic Vision of the Common Good Can Save America from the Politics of Division, by Chris Korzen and Alexia Kelley
American democracy is a bold experiment that works because we embrace the multitude of ideas and perspectives our diverse population brings to the political table. We have found ways to work together to realize our shared national goals—no matter what…
Epiphany: The Coming of a Shepherd for All God’s People
This great feast of Epiphany, the shining forth of the Lord’s splendor from Israel into the world at large, reminds us of our call as the People of God: a call to care for each other so that the splendor…
Dorothy Day: Servant of God and Follower of Christ the King
Dorothy Day, cofounder with Peter Maurin of the Catholic Worker Movement, died 32 years ago, on November 29, 1980. Like many other activists who have struggled for social justice and worked among the poorest, most forgotten members of society, she is…
What Ryan Missed, by Gerald J. Beyer
A good presentation of the concepts of solidarity and subsidiarity that are essential parts of Catholic social teaching and have been cited by Representative Paul Ryan in the 2012 presidential campaign to justify cutting governmental budgets including social services. Beyer…
Words of Wisdom from Peter Maurin
A short post introducing Peter Maurin, co-founder with Dorothy Day of the Catholic Worker. Includes a short quotation regarding a necessary behavior change if the future is to be different. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
