On Human Work
On Human Work

Author: Pope John Paul II

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9781555868253

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The Holy Father's third encyclical focuses on "the dignity and rights of those who work."

Laudato Si
Laudato Si

Author: Pope Francis

Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor

Published: 2015-07-18

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1612783872

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“In the heart of this world, the Lord of life, who loves us so much, is always present. He does not abandon us, he does not leave us alone, for he has united himself definitively to our earth, and his love constantly impels us to find new ways forward. Praise be to him!” – Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ In his second encyclical, Laudato Si’: On the Care of Our Common Home, Pope Francis draws all Christians into a dialogue with every person on the planet about our common home. We as human beings are united by the concern for our planet, and every living thing that dwells on it, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Pope Francis’ letter joins the body of the Church’s social and moral teaching, draws on the best scientific research, providing the foundation for “the ethical and spiritual itinerary that follows.” Laudato Si’ outlines: The current state of our “common home” The Gospel message as seen through creation The human causes of the ecological crisis Ecology and the common good Pope Francis’ call to action for each of us Our Sunday Visitor has included discussion questions, making it perfect for individual or group study, leading all Catholics and Christians into a deeper understanding of the importance of this teaching.

God is Love
God is Love

Author: Catholic Church. Pope (2005-2013 : Benedict XVI)

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1586171631

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Given in Rome, at Saint Peter's on December 25th, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, in the year 2005, the first of my pontificate. Benedictus pp. XVI

Handbook on the Economics of Philanthropy, Reciprocity and Social Enterprise
Handbook on the Economics of Philanthropy, Reciprocity and Social Enterprise

Author: Stefano Zamagni

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1849804745

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The recent era of economic turbulence has generated a growing enthusiasm for an increase in new and original economic insights based around the concepts of reciprocity and social enterprise. This stimulating and thought-provoking Handbook not only encourages and supports this growth, but also emphasises and expands upon new topics and issues within the economics discourse. Original contributions from key international experts acknowledge and illustrate that markets and firms can be civilizing forces when and if they are understood as expressions of cooperation and civil virtues. They provide an illuminating discourse on a wide range of topics including reciprocity, gifts and the civil economy, which are especially relevant in times of crisis for financial capitalism. The Handbook questions the current phase of the market economy that arises from a state of anthropological pessimism. Such anthropological cynicism is one of the foundations of the contemporary economic system that is challenged by the contributors. This highly original and interdisciplinary Handbook will provide a fascinating read for academics, researchers and students across a wide range of fields including economics, public sector economics, public policy and social policy.

American Catholic Social Teaching
American Catholic Social Teaching

Author: Thomas Massaro

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9780814651056

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Accompanying CD-ROM contains Adobe Acrobat PDF files of the documents in the first half of the book. CD-ROM held in office. Ask at reference desk.