The Heart of Catholic Social Teaching

by McCarthy, David Matzko

• ISBN13: 9781587432484
• ISBN10: 158743248X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Brazos Pr

Summary

This accessible introduction covers the complete history and contemporary contexts of the church's involvement in Catholic social tradition, giving distinctive attention to the Bible, liturgy, the thought of Augustine and Aquinas, and recent theological developments.Bringing together veteran teachers of Catholic Social Teaching who have worked together on the content, this book is designed to set social questions within the Catholic tradition and contemporary life. End-of-chapter application sections address practical concerns, such as racism in the church, charity, consumerism, and talking with neighbors and coworkers about moral issues. Discussion questions, case studies, excerpts of church documents, and suggestions for further reading enhance the book's usefulness. It will work well for students of theology and ethics, particularly Catholics but also Protestants who want to know more about the Catholic social tradition.

Author Biography

David Matzko McCarthy (PhD, Duke University) teaches theology at Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He is the author of Gathered for the Journey: Moral Theology in Catholic Perspective and Sex and Love in the Home: A Theology of the Household, and has written for publications such as New Blackfriars, Christian Century, and Modern Theology.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Sources
Biblical Justice: Discussion: Justice, Mercy, and the Good Samaritan	p. 19
The Liturgy as a Source of Formation in Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: "Be not afraid; I am with you always"	p. 31
Eucharist and Social Justice: Discussion: A Reflection on Eating	p. 45
Pope Leo XIII and a Century of Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: Private Property and Common Work	p. 55
Love
Saint Augustine of Hippo-Love, Community, and Politics: Discussion: Gaudium et Spes: Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World	p. 73
A Contemporary Augustinian Approach to Love and Politics-Pope Benedict XVI's Deus Caritas Est: Discussion: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship	p. 85
Modern Politics and Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: Politics and Health	p. 95
Justice
Natural Law-St. Thomas Aquinas and the Role of Reason in Social Order: Discussion: Subsidiarity, Labor Associations, and Family	p. 113
Modern Economy and the Social Order: Discussion: Fair Trade in an Economy of Anonymity	p. 129
Through the Needle's Eye-The Catholic Worker Movement and the Challenge of Voluntary Poverty: Discussion: Household Hospitality	p. 141
Moving Forward
The Challenge of Religious Liberty: Discussion: Violence and Truth	p. 157
Compassion and Hospitality: Discussion: Hospitality in Action	p. 169
From Despot to Steward-The Greening of Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: Common Cause or Someone Else's Problem	p. 183
Notes	p. 195
Index	p. 211
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