Peace and Justice Ministry

General

Bosnick, Anthony. “Linking Social Justice & Evangelization: Joining Word to Deed in the Parish.” Church 17: Summer 2001, p. 32-34. Practical.

Coleman, John A. “How the Eucharist Proclaims Social Justice.” Part One in Church 16:Winter 2000, p. 5-9; Part Two in Church 17: Spring 2001, p. 11-15.

Faithful Citizenship: A Parish Pursues Social Justice. A description of the peace and justice ministries of Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota. Written and produced by Brian Fox. Approx. 14 minutes. 2001.

Flynn, Anne E. Dare to Believe, Dare to Act: A Parish Formation Program for Ministry and Service to Others. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1997.

Forrester, Duncan B. Christian Justice and Public Policy. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1997

Lund, James R. and Mary L. Heidkamp. Moving Faith into Action: a Facilitator’s Guide for Creating Parish Social Ministry Organizations. NY: Paulist Press, 1990.

Pilarczyk, Daniel E. Bringing Forth Justice: Basics for Just Christians. Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1999.

Ulrich, Tom. Parish Social Ministry: Strategies for Success. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 2001. Practical. Includes worksheets and resources.


Poverty

Building Economic Justice: The Bishops' Pastoral Letter and Tools for Action. Washington, DC: USCC, 1987.

Sobrino, Jon. The True Church and the Poor. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1984.


Migrants

Who are My Sisters and Brothers?: A Catholic Educational Guide for Understanding and Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees. Washington, DC: USCC,1996.


Peace

Hellwig, Monika. A Case for Peace in Reason and Faith. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1992

John, XXIII, Pope. Peace on Earth; An Encyclical Letter of his Holiness, Pope John XXIII. NY: Ridge Press, 1964.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Challenge of Peace; God’s Promise and Our Response. Washington: United States Catholic Conference, 1983.

Nouwen, Henri. The Road to Peace; Writings on Peace and Justice. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1998.

 

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