RT Book
T1 The business Francis means: understanding the pope's message on the economy
A1 Schlag, Martin 1964-
A2 Schlag, Martin 1964-
LA English
PP Washington, DC
PB The Catholic University of America Press
YR 2017
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1007541350
AB An overview of Pope Francis's teachings on money and morality that bridges the gap between political sides. Pope Francis, generally speaking, has thus far chosen to concentrate his papacy on social justice issues, as opposed to doctrinal or liturgical issues. This has led to Francis being hailed as a hero to many on the left, while it has made some conservative supporters of St. John Paul II and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI disappointed and uncomfortable, even as they love and appreciate his person and gestures of mercy and compassion. Some find his teachings difficult to embrace, especially those concerning business and the economy. Pope Francis has spoken of building bridges as part of what it is to be Christian, but aspects of his message seem to be just constructing walls between the Holy Father and groups of the faithful. The Business Francis Means aims to break through these walls, showing that Pope Francis has something to say to all Christians. His message, taken as a whole, keeps us from dividing the "seamless garment" of Christ: he reminds the conservatives of the problems of inequality and poverty, and the liberals that social justice is not enough'the Church is the bride of Christ, not a social institution or an NGO. Martin Schlag summarizes and explains the message of Pope Francis on business and the economy in this compact volume. The Business Francis Means will be of great interest to the Catholic layperson, especially one involved in political or economic life
AB Contents -- Preface -- 1. Business in Catholic Social Thought -- 2. Pope Francisâ#x80;#x99;s Spiritual and Cultural Context -- 3. Pope Francisâ#x80;#x99;s Message on Business and the Economy -- 4. Contemplation and Business -- Bibliography -- Subject Index
OP 196
NO Includes bibliographical references and indexes. - Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 02, 2017)
CN BX1795.E27
SN 978-0-8132-2974-4
SN 0-8132-2974-X
K1 Francis 1936- : Francis 1936-
K1 Francis : Pope : 1936-
K1 Francis
K1 Economics : Religious aspects : Catholic Church
K1 Christian Sociology : Catholic Church
K1 RELIGION ; Christian Life ; Social Issues
K1 RELIGION ; Christianity ; General
K1 RELIGION ; Christianity ; Catholic
K1 Christian sociology ; Catholic Church
K1 Economics ; Religious aspects ; Catholic Church
K1 Electronic books