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George G. Higgins and the Quest for Worker Justice
The Evolution of Catholic Social Thought in America
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George G. Higgins and the Quest for Worker Justice
The Evolution of Catholic Social Thought in America
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George G. Higgins and the Quest for Worker Justice: The Evolution of Catholic Social Thought in America is a comprehensive and fascinating examination of the Catholic Church's involvement in social issues from the late 19th to the end of the 20th century through the lens of the life, career, writings, and ministry of the legendary Monsignor Higgins. Inspiring to both the clergy and laity, Msgr. George G. Higgins put a human face on the institutional commitments of the Church, advocated the role of the laity, remained loyal to the vision of the Second Vatican Council, and took the side of the working poor in his movement with organized labor. Much more than a limited biography, author John O' Brien offers a sweeping history of the 'social questions' facing America over the past 100 years, the thought behind one of the leading figures in the worker justice movement, and a moving application of the rich heritage of Catholic Social Thought.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 The Movement from Civil Religion to Public Theology
- Chapter 2 The Historical Development of American Catholic Social Teaching
- Chapter 3 Higgins’ Early Years in the Social Apostolate: 1945–1962
- Chapter 4 Higgins’ Mature Years in the Social Apostolate: 1963–1980
- Chapter 5 Higgins’ Later Years in the Social Apostolate: 1981–1994
- Conclusion
- Appendix A: The Literature on Civil Religion
- Appendix B: The Literature on Public Religion
- Appendix C: Cardinal Gibbons’ Defense of the Knights of Labor, February 20, 1887
- Appendix D: Letter of Cardinal Gibbons to Cardinal Simeoni, February 25, 1887
- Appendix E: Social Action Series Pamphlets
- Appendix F: Christian Democracy Series
- Appendix G: Higgins Documents
- Appendix H: A Catholic Framework for Economic Life
- Appendix I: The Yardstick Columns of Monsignor George G. Higgins (1945–1994)
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author