What is the current social and political context for our preaching? What are some practical strategies to convey Catholic social teaching and to implement the social mission of the Church in the parish?

John L. Carr, secretary of the department of social development and world peace for the United States Catholic Conference, outlines the social dimension of our mission as found in the Gospel and in our long tradition.

With lively stories and startling examples, Carr presents the “signs of the times,” the cultural and political world in which we live our faith. What unique response and vision can the Catholic community of faith give? Answers come from years of experience: the practical direction for preaching and actions, dangers to avoid.

Preachers, social action committees and parishioners in general can benefit from this clear, lively overview of our Catholic social ministry, which flows from a faith that is social and a Eucharist that is just.