A Contemporary Social Spirituality by Francis X. Meehan (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Contemporary Social Spirituality by Francis X. Meehan Francis X. Meehan has thought long and hard about contemporary social issues. This book shows the gratifying results. It is full of insight and wisdom. - Richard A. McCormick, S.J., Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Christian Ethics, Georgetown University Francis Meehan appreciates the dilemmas that torment Christians concerned with questions of peace and justice, while he understands the apathy that closes many others in spiritual slumber. Yet he writes not to intensify guilt, but to clarify the understanding of injustice and its sources, and to offer a reasonable course of action. A Contemporary Social Spirituality, then, is a model for preachers and teachers. The book offers opinions; it assesses responsibility fairly, and it recommends an action with clarity, sensitivity, and manifest love. It deserves good study and use. - Mark Heath, O.P. President, Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C. Meehan brings a pastoral touch to a variety of issues: war, the draft, disarmament, economic injustice, abortion, sexuality. This is a book for ordinary Christians and for activists looking for paths to connection and community with their brothers and sisters in the pews. - David OBrien, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass. Public policy decisions in todays America threaten a complete reversal of traditional Christian values--new programs benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor; human and material resources are squandered on instruments of mass destruction while agencies designed to serve pressing human needs are dismantled for want of funds. Fr. Meehans urgent call for a new social spirituality comes not a moment too soon. - Gordon C. Zahn, Professor of Sociology, University of Massachusetts FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Francis X. Meehan was Associate Professor of Moral Theology at St. Charles Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa. He received his STL in Theology from the Gregorianum (Rome) and his STD in Moral Theology from the Alfonsianum (Rome). He has taught in Philadelphia archdiocesan schools and served as the Archdiocesan Director of Religious Education. "I would have to single out Thomas Merton," he writes, "as the single most important intellectual and spiritual stimulus in my life." Review "Francis X. Meehan has thought long and hard about contemporary social issues. This book shows the gratifying results. It is full of insight and wisdom." - Richard A. McCormick, S.J., Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Christian Ethics, Georgetown University "Francis Meehan appreciates the dilemmas that torment Christians concerned with questions of peace and justice, while he understands the apathy that closes many others in spiritual slumber. Yet he writes not to intensify guilt, but to clarify the understanding of injustice and its sources, and to offer a reasonable course of action. A Contemporary Social Spirituality, then, is a model for preachers and teachers. The book offers opinions; it assesses responsibility fairly, and it recommends an action with clarity, sensitivity, and manifest love. It deserves good study and use." - Mark Heath, O.P. President, Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C. "Meehan brings a pastoral touch to a variety of issues: war, the draft, disarmament, economic injustice, abortion, sexuality. This is a book for ordinary Christians and for activists looking for paths to connection and community with their brothers and sisters in the pews." - David OBrien, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass. "Public policy decisions in todays America threaten a complete reversal of traditional Christian values--new programs benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor; human and material resources are squandered on instruments of mass destruction while agencies designed to serve pressing human needs are dismantled for want of funds. Fr. Meehans urgent call for a new social spirituality comes not a moment too soon." - Gordon C. Zahn, Professor of Sociology, University of Massachusetts Review Quote "Francis X. Meehan has thought long and hard about contemporary social issues. This book shows the gratifying results. It is full of insight and wisdom." - Richard A. McCormick, S.J., Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Christian Ethics, Georgetown University "Francis Meehan appreciates the dilemmas that torment Christians concerned with questions of peace and justice, while he understands the apathy that closes many others in spiritual slumber. Yet he writes not to intensify guilt, but to clarify the understanding of injustice and its sources, and to offer a reasonable course of action. A Contemporary Social Spirituality, then, is a model for preachers and teachers. The book offers opinions; it assesses responsibility fairly, and it recommends an action with clarity, sensitivity, and manifest love. It deserves good study and use." - Mark Heath, O.P. President, Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C. "Meehan brings a pastoral touch to a variety of issues: war, the draft, disarmament, economic injustice, abortion, sexuality. This is a book for ordinary Christians and for activists looking for paths to connection and community with their brothers and sisters in the pews." - David OBrien, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass. "Public policy decisions in todays America threaten a complete reversal of traditional Christian values--new programs benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor; human and material resources are squandered on instruments of mass destruction while agencies designed to serve pressing human needs are dismantled for want of funds. Fr. Meehans urgent call for a new social spirituality comes not a moment too soon." - Gordon C. Zahn, Professor of Sociology, University of Massachusetts Details ISBN1725271710 Pages 144 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1725271710 ISBN-13 9781725271715 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-06-09 Author Francis X. Meehan Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers UK Release Date 2020-06-09 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-06-09 NZ Release Date 2020-06-09 US Release Date 2020-06-09 Audience General Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130806582;

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