Designed for the college classroom, this text presents the principles of Catho­lic social thought, describes their his­torical development, and includes abridged ex­cerpts of all relevant documents. Each chapter also includes study-discussion questions and reflections from the Catholic tradition.

Ideal for a one-semester textbook or for use in a survey course, this new edition includes ma­terials from the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.

Bernard V. Brady is professor of moral theol­ogy and chair of the theology department at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. He is the author of several books: Christian Love, Be Good and Do Good (Orbis Books), and The Moral Bond of Community (Georgetown).