Now in a third edition, this is a concise overview of what the major documents of the tradition say about political, economic, and social life, making accessible the key ideas that the Church has proclaimed in the area of social teaching. The revised third edition updates include the work of Pope Francis, such as Fratelli tuttiand Laudato si', which are integrated into the context of earlier papal writings and statements.
Kenneth R. Himes, OFM is professor emeritus at Boston College. He currently serves as Franciscan Scholar in Residence at Siena University in Albany, NY. A former president of the Catholic Theological Society of America, Himes is the author or editor of nine books and more than one hundred essays, often on aspects of Catholic social teaching.
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Catholic Social Teaching
James J. Bacik
Catholic Social Teaching is divided into four chapters. The first chapter deals with CST as an organic developing tradition with a prehistory of influential movements and a post-history of diverse responses to the official teachings. The second chapter includes commentaries on the seven themes of CST as identified by the U.S. bishops. The next chapter analyses and comments on the major pastoral letters of the U.S. bishops. The final chapter has a series of meditations on important justice and peace issues including abortion and care for creation; with personal examples and questions to guide reflection.
Catholic Social Teaching as Theology focuses on a few post-Vatican II papal social encyclicals, namely Paul VI's Populorum progressio, John Paul II's Sollicitudo rei socialis, Benedict XVI's Caritas in veritate, and Francis's Laudato Si'. Obviously, particular historical challenges and specific world views adopted by the popes shape their ethical reasoning and political priorities for action, but these papal documents do more. Social encyclicals have a lot to teach us about, say, Christology, theological anthropology, or divine revelation.
Spiritual & Psychological Growth in an Evolving World
Andrew Del Rossi
Sacred Synergy presents a unique and comprehensible integration of spirituality and science through the integration of psychology and spirituality using the insights of Teilhard de Chardin, Carl Jung, and Roberto Assagioli.
Andrew Del Rossi, is a theologian, author, and retreat leader with a focus on the integration of spirituality and psychology. He holds a doctorate in theology with a focus on Christian spirituality from La Salle University in Philadelphia, serves on the board of the American Teilhard Association, and is the director of the Spirituality Center at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
David M. Neuhaus, SJ, With Debbie French & Terence Creamer
While many books explore the Gospel, few tackle so directly and thoroughly the foundational question: Why are there four accounts instead of one? This book doesn't just accept the presence of the four books—it explains why they matter.
David M. Neuhaus, SJ, is a lecturer in biblical studies in Jerusalem, teaching both in Israel and in Palestine. He has been teaching scripture for twenty-seven years in the Latin Patriarchal Seminary and in other institutions of higher learning. He spends a few months each year teaching at the Jesuit Institute South Africa.
Daily Gospel Reflections for the Advent and Christmas Seasons Years A, B & C
Fr Albert Haase, OFM
A Love beyond All Telling invites readers into the heart of the Advent and Christmas seasons with warmth, clarity, and spiritual depth. In these daily Gospel reflections for Years A, B, and C, Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, draws from Scripture, personal experience, and the wisdom of the Church to illuminate the quiet, transforming power of God's love made flesh. Each reflection begins with the day's Gospel and unfolds in language that is both accessible and thought provoking. Through engaging stories—from encounters with world leaders to moments of personal transition, from modern-day struggles to timeless biblical scenes—Fr. Haase connects the ancient Word of God to the realities of everyday life. His reflections challenge readers not simply to prepare for Christmas externally, but to awaken spiritually, reconcile relationships, deepen humility, and embody compassion.
Albert Haase, OFM is a popular preacher, teacher, and spiritual director. A former missionary to mainland China for more than eleven years, he is the award-winning author of more than fifteen books on popular spirituality and the presenter on five best-selling streaming videos. He currently resides at San Miguel Friary in San Antonio, Texas.
