John L. Carr, secretary of the department of social development and world peace for the US Catholic Conference, outlines the social dimension of our mission as found in the gospel and in our long tradition. Here faith is social and justice is integral to our message.
With lively stories and startling examples, Carr presents the "signs of the times," the cultural and political world in which we live our faith. What unique response and vision can the Catholic community of faith give? Answers come from years of experience: the practical direction for preaching and actions, dangers to avoid.
Preachers, social action committees and parishioners in general can benefit from this clear, lively overview of our Catholic social ministry, which flows from a faith that is social and a eucharist that is just. Also in the Preaching the Just Word Series: