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Drawing on the author's in-the-trenches experiences in social ministry, and his occasional dark nights of the soul,
The Field Hospital Church is the story of how to make a difference. It demonstrates how Catholic social teaching and pastoral ministry are integral to a truly faithful Church.
List of contents
Introduction: The Church as a Field Hospital: A Meaningful Metaphor
Chapter 1 - Navigating the Labyrinth: A Methodology for Social Ministry
Part 1: The Journey: A personal journey of self-discovery through the social tradition of the Church.
Chapter 2 - En La Lucha: Finding cultural meaning and social justice within the family.
Chapter 3 - Rerum Novarum: How a funny Latin phrase transformed my world.
Chapter 4 - A Communion of Saints: In the Company of Jesuits and Jedi.
Chapter 5 - My own Triduum: Encountering CST in the Dark Night of the Soul.
Chapter 6 - "The Four Freedoms": CST and our political commitments.
Part 2: Social Ministry: Building Communities of Salt and Light
Chapter 7 - Liturgy and Worship: Sacramentality of the Life and Dignity of the Human Person and the Integrity of God's Creation.
Chapter 8 - Education and Formation: Promoting Community and Participation.
Chapter 9 - Direct Service/Outreach: Our Preferential Option for the Poor
Chapter 10 - Legislative Advocacy: Exercising our Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 11 - Community Organizing: Developing Solidarity; Defending the Dignity and Rights of Workers
Part 3: "Prophets of a Future Not Our Own:" The "Field Hospital" and the future of the Church.
Chapter 12 - Promoting a Culture of Encounter: Promoting Dialogue and Mutual Respect in pursuit of the Common Good.
Chapter 13 - Reflecting on the Future of Social Ministry: Where We Have Been, Where We Are Going.
Chapter 14 - The Prophetic Formula: We Are a People of Hope and Resurrection.
About the author
John Gonzalez
Summary
Drawing on the author’s in-the-trenches experiences in social ministry, and his occasional dark nights of the soul, The Field Hospital Church is the story of how to make a difference. It demonstrates how Catholic social teaching and pastoral ministry are integral to a truly faithful Church.
