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Author Schlag, Martin, 1964- author.

Title The business Francis means : understanding the pope's message on the economy / Martin Schlag
Published Washington, DC : The Catholic University of America Press, [2017]

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 196 pages)
Contents Contents -- Preface -- 1. Business in Catholic Social Thought -- 2. Pope Francisâ#x80;#x99;s Spiritual and Cultural Context -- 3. Pope Francisâ#x80;#x99;s Message on Business and the Economy -- 4. Contemplation and Business -- Bibliography -- Subject Index
Summary An overview of Pope Francis's teachings on money and morality that bridges the gap between political sides. Pope Francis, generally speaking, has thus far chosen to concentrate his papacy on social justice issues, as opposed to doctrinal or liturgical issues. This has led to Francis being hailed as a hero to many on the left, while it has made some conservative supporters of St. John Paul II and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI disappointed and uncomfortable, even as they love and appreciate his person and gestures of mercy and compassion. Some find his teachings difficult to embrace, especially those concerning business and the economy. Pope Francis has spoken of building bridges as part of what it is to be Christian, but aspects of his message seem to be just constructing walls between the Holy Father and groups of the faithful. The Business Francis Means aims to break through these walls, showing that Pope Francis has something to say to all Christians. His message, taken as a whole, keeps us from dividing the "seamless garment" of Christ: he reminds the conservatives of the problems of inequality and poverty, and the liberals that social justice is not enough'the Church is the bride of Christ, not a social institution or an NGO. Martin Schlag summarizes and explains the message of Pope Francis on business and the economy in this compact volume. The Business Francis Means will be of great interest to the Catholic layperson, especially one involved in political or economic life
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 02, 2017)
Subject Francis, Pope, 1936-
SUBJECT Francis, Pope, 1936- fast
Subject Economics -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.
Christian sociology -- Catholic Church.
RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Social Issues.
RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
RELIGION -- Christianity -- Catholic.
Christian sociology -- Catholic Church
Economics -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2017034422
ISBN 9780813229744
081322974X