Catholics in the Public Square

by Thomas J. Olmsted, José H. Gomez (Foreword)

Part of The Shepherd’s Voice Series – The Shepherd’s Voice Series brings you the current teaching of Bishops and Cardinals on vital topics facing the Catholic Church today.

As Catholics in the modern world, we have certain responsibilities to our nation, our families and ourselves. What duties we owe can be a matter of considerable debate. Popular culture tells us that we shouldn’t speak about religion and politics in the public arena. But what is our authentic role as Catholics in today’s world?

Bishop Olmstead explains what is appropriate in today’s secular world and how we should seek to influence our nation and the political process, in light of our Catholic faith.

You will learn the answers to these important issues and
•    How to fight against secularization in our society and the misrepresentation of faith in public
•    How Catholics can contribute to a culture of life
•    What role Catholic doctrine should play in the public square
•    What issues can ban Catholics from Holy Communion
•    What the “non-negotiable” issues are for Catholics involved in politics
•    What main responsibilities Catholics have to their families
 

50 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2006

About the author

Thomas Olmsted is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the fourth and current Bishop of Phoenix. He was Bishop of Wichita from 2001 to 2003.

Olmsted was ordained to the priesthood on July 2, 1973, for the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. He was elevated to the episcopacy in 1999, and named bishop of Phoenix, Arizona in 2003.

Reviews

[Rudy]

Just in time for election season

This is a very easy to understand presentation of the faith in the public square. I highly recommend reading it and sharing it with every voter you know!