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Christian Morality : In the Breath of God by Russell B. Connors Jr. (2001, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherLoyola Press
ISBN-100829417222
ISBN-139780829417227
eBay Product ID (ePID)1940816
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Book TitleChristian Morality : in the Breath of God
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEthics, Christian Life / Social Issues, Christian Theology / Ethics
Publication Year2001
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion
AuthorRussell B. Connors Jr.
Book SeriesCatholic Basics: a Pastoral Ministry Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight5.9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
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LCCN2001-029643
Table Of ContentTable of Contents About the Series viii Certification Standards: National Resources for Church Ministry ix Preface xi Introduction xii Chapter 1: Christian Morality and the Love of God 1 From the Catechism 2 Christian Moral Life as Response to the Love of God 3 Christian Moral Life as Life in the Spirit 7 Christian Moral Life as Sacramental Life 10 For Reflection 13 For Further Reading 13 Chapter 2: Christian Morality and the Reign of God 15 From the Catechism 16 Christian Convictions About the Reign of God 18 Christian Moral Life as Active Participation in Christ's Work of Building the Reign of God 20 Christian Moral Life and "Thisworldliness" 24 For Reflection 27 For Further Reading 27 Chapter 3: Christian Morality and the Process of Conscienc e 28 From the Catechism 29 Conscience as Capacity for Goodness and Rightness 31 Conscience as Process: The Homework of Moral Decision Making 33 Conscience as Judgment: Taking Responsibility 38 For Reflection 41 For Further Reading 41 Chapter 4: Christian Morality and the Dynamics of Sin and Conversion 43 From the Catechism 44 Sin: "Original" and "Actual" 45 Conversion as Command and Possibility 50 Resurrection Faith and Christian Hope 53 For Reflection 56 For Further Reading 56 Chapter 5: Christian Morality and Issues of Health and Life 58 From the Catechism 59 Catholic Convictions Concerning the Promotion of Health and the Preservation of Life 60 Catholic Convictions Concerning Direct and "Indirect" Killing 63 Catholic Convictions Concerning the Use and Nonuse of Medical Treatment 67 For Reflection 70 For Further Reading 71 Chapter 6: Christian Morality and Human Sexuality 72 From the Catechism 74 Christian Faith and Sexuality: Creation and Integration 75 Norms and Values: Specific Issues 79 "Laws of Growth" 84 For Reflection 86 For Further Reading 87 Chapter 7: Christian Morality and Social Responsibility 89 From the Catechism 91 Starting Points: Human Dignity and Human Rights 92 Focus: Economic Justice 97 "Preferential Love for the Poor" 101 For Reflection 105 For Further Reading 106 Conclusion 107 Bibliography 109 Acknowledgments 110 About the Author 111
SynopsisPrinciples of Catholic morality are presented with questions concerning everyday life. A Pastoral Series that offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading., To emphasize the "thisworldly" aspects of the reign of God and of Christian living does not at all suggest that in our daily lives we must become social activists. Many of us can identify important moral obligations arising from our relationships as parents, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends, workers, etc. Some of us are healthy; some of us are ill and homebound. Some of us have positions of enormous influence in public life; many of us do not. So the ways in which we actively participate in God's work of fashioning a reign of justice, love, and peace are likely to vary greatly from person to person. We must all care about our neighbor and, in the ways that are open to us, we must do what we can to contribute to God's work. We must tend the garden we are in. --From chapter 2Is it difficult to follow Christ? Is it a challenge to be faithful to the Gospel? Can it be exhausting to devote oneself to building up God's reign of love and justice on this earth? Of course But that is a far cry from "the dark side of the Good News." Whatever else it involves, the Christian moral life begins with the experience that we are loved by God in an unimaginable, unfathomable way. The Christian moral life is our attempt to respond to the gift of that love. The primary aim of this book is to convey that conviction as we look at some of the important themes and dimensions of Christian morality. Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series offers an indepth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those preparing for lay ministry and those interested in the topics for their own personal growth. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Each title offers a reliable introduction to a specific topic and provides a foundational understanding of the concepts. Each book in the series presents a Catholic understanding of its topic as found in Scripture and the teachings of the Church. Each of the authors has paid special attention to the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, so that further learning can be guided by these core resources. Chapters conclude with study questions that may be used for small group review or for individual reflection. Additionally, suggestions for further reading offer dependable guides for extra study. The initiative of the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership led to the development of an earlier version of this series. The indispensable contribution of the series editor, Dr. Thomas Walters, helped ensure that the concepts and ideas presented here are easily accessible to a wide audience., To emphasize the "this-worldly" aspects of the reign of God and of Christian living does not at all suggest that in our daily lives we must become social activists. Many of us can identify important moral obligations arising from our relationships as parents, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends, workers, etc. Some of us are healthy; some of us are ill and homebound. Some of us have positions of enormous influence in public life; many of us do not. So the ways in which we actively participate in God's work of fashioning a reign of justice, love, and peace are likely to vary greatly from person to person. We must all care about our neighbor and, in the ways that are open to us, we must do what we can to contribute to God's work. We must tend the garden we are in. --From chapter 2 Is it difficult to follow Christ? Is it a challenge to be faithful to the Gospel? Can it be exhausting to devote oneself to building up God's reign of love and justice on this earth? Of course! But that is a far cry from "the dark side of the Good News." Whatever else it involves, the Christian moral life begins with the experience that we are loved by God in an unimaginable, unfathomable way. The Christian moral life is our attempt to respond to the gift of that love. The primary aim of this book is to convey that conviction as we look at some of the important themes and dimensions of Christian morality. Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those preparing for lay ministry and those interested in the topics for their own personal growth. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Each title offers a reliable introduction to a specific topic and provides a foundational understanding of the concepts. Each book in the series presents a Catholic understanding of its topic as found in Scripture and the teachings of the Church. Each of the authors has paid special attention to the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, so that further learning can be guided by these core resources. Chapters conclude with study questions that may be used for small group review or for individual reflection. Additionally, suggestions for further reading offer dependable guides for extra study. The initiative of the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership led to the development of an earlier version of this series. The indispensable contribution of the series editor, Dr. Thomas Walters, helped ensure that the concepts and ideas presented here are easily accessible to a wide audience.
LC Classification NumberBJ1249.C475 2001
