Living Justice: Catholic Social Teaching in Action
This new Classroom Edition of the top-selling Living Justice retains the broad coverage of Catholic social teaching in the first edition with expanded use of tables and figures to enhance the pedagogic value of Fr. Massaro's clear, insightful book. Additionally, new coverage is included to focus on the environment and globalization from a Catholic perspective. By drawing on scripture, tradition, world events, and living examples of heroism and holiness, ranging from the simple to the...
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This new Classroom Edition of the top-selling Living Justice retains the broad coverage of Catholic social teaching in the first edition with expanded pedagogy. New coverage focuses on the environment and globalization from a Catholic perspective.
List of Tables viiPreface ixSocial Justice and the Mission of the Church 1The Religious Motivation for Social Justice Efforts 3Social Mission and Church Morale 7Sharing "Our Best-Kept Secret" 8From "Charity Alone" to a Justice Orientation 9Looking Ahead 14Questions for Reflection 14Topics for Further Research 15Going Public with Your Faith 17Bridging Two Distinct Worlds 17Tertullian's Question 19The Perils of the Crusading Spirit 22Religious Idealism: Its Contribution to Politics 25Maintaining a Delicate Balance 27Together on Pilgrimage 29Questions for Reflection 30Topics for Further Research 31Inheriting the Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching 33The Documentary Heritage 34A Look Back to the Nineteenth Century 40Pioneers of Social Catholicism 43The Writing of the Social Encyclicals 46Questions for Relfection 52Topics for Further Research 52TheSources and Methods of Catholic Social Teaching 55The Four Sources of Christian Ethics 56Universal Principles and Local Applications 75Questions for Reflection 76Topics for Further Research 77Nine Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching 79The Dignity of Every Person and Human Rights 80Solidarity, Common Good, and Participation 84Family Life 87Subsidiarity and the Proper Role of Government 89Property Ownership in Modern Society: Rights and Responsibilities 91The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers, and Support for Labor Unions 95Colonialism and Economic Development 97Peace and Disarmament 103Option for the Poor and Vulnerable 112Questions for Reflection 116Topics for Further Research 117The Role of Catholic Social Teaching Today 119A Blueprint? An Ideology? A "Third Way"? 119The Catholic Critique of Communism 126The Catholic Critique of Capitalism 129Applying Catholic Social Teaching in the Real World 134Commitments to Social Justice: Heroic and Ordinary 140Questions for Reflection 142Topics for Further Research 144Future Directions for Catholic Social Teaching 145Four Continuities: Further Shifts in Emphasis 145Two New Challenges: The Environment and Globalization 158Spreading the Word about Catholic Social Teaching 171The Surprising Future 175Questions for Reflection 176Topics for Further Research 177Annotated List of Resources for Further Study 179Index 185About the Author 191
