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Living Justice Thomas Massaro, SJ

Living Justice By Thomas Massaro, SJ

Living Justice by Thomas Massaro, SJ


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Living Justice introduces readers to the past, present, and future of Catholic social thought. The third edition features significant new material on Pope Francis, including his new encyclical on the environment. It also features case studies on the global migration crisis, human trafficking, and more.

Living Justice Summary

Living Justice: Catholic Social Teaching in Action by Thomas Massaro, SJ

Now in its third edition, Living Justice is an ideal introduction to Catholic social teaching. Thomas Massaro introduces readers to the history and basics of Catholic social teaching while highlighting new developments and helping readers understand how to apply this teaching to life today. Living Justice leads readers step-by-step through the building blocks of Catholic social thought, including its central themes, sources, and methods. Along the way readers encounter great heroes of social change and prophets of peace and justice. The third edition features significant updates throughout, including extensive coverage of Pope Francis and his two major social teaching documents: Evangelii Gaudium on gospel-grounded justice and Laudato Si' on the environment. It also looks at the Pope's contributions to peace and justice efforts around the world, including his advocacy for diplomacy, simplicity of lifestyle, and healthy family life. The third edition includes two new case studies in the dynamics of globalization-the global migration crisis and the scourge of human trafficking. It also contains expanded sections on globalization, the environment, and issues of peace and war. With its accessible and reader-friendly style, the third edition of Living Justice includes new discussion questions, revised topics for further study, and an updated list of resources that make the book an excellent resource for students or parishes.

Living Justice Reviews

This new, updated edition of Living Justice will be enthusiastically welcomed by all who want to give their students an accurate, comprehensive, and reader-friendly introduction to Catholic social teaching. -- Jon Nilson, Loyola University Chicago
I am grateful for this updated edition of Massaro's Living Justice. I have used the earlier edition for several years now, and my students have found it a clear and accessible presentation. However, as Fr. Massaro notes, Pope Francis has changed Catholic social teaching forever, not only with his writing but especially in his action. This new edition nicely integrates reflections on the Pope's personal way of 'living justice,' as well as exploring his written contributions in Evangelii Gaudium and Laudato Si'. I continue to find particularly helpful the questions for reflection provided at the end of each chapter, as well as the quite useful section on 'Applying Catholic Social Teaching in the Real World,' always the challenge for my students and for all of us in the Church. -- James R. Stormes, SJ, Hekima University College, Nairobi, Kenya

About Thomas Massaro, SJ

Thomas Massaro, SJ, is dean of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, where he is also professor of moral theology. He is a regular contributor to America magazine and often leads parish and community workshops on social justice and Catholic social teaching. He is the author of several books, including U.S. Welfare Policy: A Catholic Response, and coeditor of American Catholic Social Teaching.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Social Justice and the Mission of the Church The Religious Motivation for Social Justice Efforts Social Mission and Church Morale Sharing Our Best-Kept Secret From Charity Alone to a Justice Orientation Looking Ahead Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Two: Going Public with Your Faith Bridging Two Distinct Worlds Tertullian's Question The Perils of the Crusading Spirit Religious Idealism: Its Contribution to Politics Maintaining a Delicate Balance Together on Pilgrimage Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Three: Inheriting the Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching The Documentary Heritage A Look Back to the Nineteenth Century Pioneers of Social Catholicism The Writing of the Social Encyclicals Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Four: The Sources and Methods of Catholic Social Teaching The Four Sources of Christian Ethics Universal Principles and Local Applications Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Five: Nine Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching 1.The Dignity of Every Person and Human Rights 2.Solidarity, Common Good, and Participation 3.Family Life 4.Subsidiarity and the Proper Role of Government 5.Property Ownership in Modern Society: Rights and Responsibilities 6.The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers, and Support for Labor Unions 7.Colonialism and Economic Development 8.Peace and Disarmament 9.Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Six: The Role of Catholic Social Teaching Today A Blueprint? An Ideology? A Third Way? The Catholic Critique of Communism The Ongoing Catholic Critique of Capitalism Benedict's Encyclical Treating Global Markets and Business Ethics Pope Francis and the Renewal of the Social Message of the Church Applying Catholic Social Teaching in the Real World Commitments to Social Justice: Heroic and Ordinary Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Chapter Seven: Future Directions for Catholic Social Teaching Four Continuities: Further Shifts in Emphasis Two New Challenges: The Environment and Globalization Spreading the Word about Catholic Social Teaching The Surprising Future Questions for Reflection Topics for Further Research Annotated List of Resources for Further Study Index

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GOR013090927
9781442210127
1442210125
Living Justice: Catholic Social Teaching in Action by Thomas Massaro, SJ
Used - Like New
Hardback
Rowman & Littlefield
20151106
228
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