The Challenge and Spirituality of Catholic Social Teaching - Revised Edition

by Marvin L Krier Mich

How to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ, the glad tidings to the poor.

An exploration of Catholic social teaching that focuses on its spirituality and the challenges that it poses to Christians today. After the introduction and a general chapter on the prophetic nature of Catholic social teaching, Mich presents seven additional chapters, each on a specific theme within Catholic social
o valuing all creation,
o human dignity,
o the need for community,
o the option for the poor,
o human rights and responsibilities,
o the dignity of work,
o and the need for solidarity (issues of war and peace).

Genres: Theology

261 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Donna]

Mich bases many of his issues from other works of social justice looking at "life and dignity, "family and community," "rights and responsibilities," "option for the poor and vulnerable," as well as "dignity of work and rights of workers," "solidarity," "care for God's creations.

Mich fully develops each point and uses a variety of people to support his development of social justice. Quite worth a read but not a full development from Vatican documents.

[Michelle Ogburn]

The best kept secret of the Catholic Church. Easy read and inspiring.

[Irene]

Great overview of Catholic Social Teaching on a solid introductory level.

[Paul Cocco]

Challenging, deeply disturbing and potentially life-changing if you allow it to be.