This text stresses that “to work for social justice is embedded in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, who came ‘to bring good tidings to the poor … liberty to captives … and recovery of sight to the blind’” (NDC #42-C). This text will assist readers to:
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Understand and carry out the seven key themes at the heart of Catholic social teaching articulated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Distill the teachings of major papal social encyclicals
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Receive guidance regarding some perplexing social issues
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See the themes of justice and charity as predominant themes of the Scriptures
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Review the concrete proposals and suggestions that are often recommended in the various Church documents