MATERIALISM, SPIRITUALITY, & DEMOCRACY

Critical Social Analysis of American Culture for Small Church Study Groups

by STEPHEN V. RILEY


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 03/06/2011

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5x8
Page Count : 144
ISBN : 9781463406882

About the Book

The purpose of this book is about the quest for spiritual maturity as it applies to the Catholic faith and American democracy. It is meant to engage the imagination of small church faith communities and bible study groups in light of Vatican II and what it means to carry forward the work of Christ under the lead of the Holy Spirit. Vatican II encourages the Church to be a more prophetic and contemplative faith that leads to greater spiritual discernment. Discernment of the Spirits is more important than ever to overcome an imbalance between specialized human activity and a comprehensive view of reality that directs the mind to solutions which are fully human. This was the mind of Christ. In summary, small church faith communities and Bible study groups are encouraged to consider scrutinizing the signs of the time by way of critical social analysis, spiritual discernment, and the work of the Holy Spirit. We the faithful are “Cathedral Builders”, never to see the end of our work. This is an evolutionary movement. As followers of Christ, we can learn to see ourselves as ongoing co-creators with God for the goodness of the entire human race.


About the Author

Stephen V. Riley lives in Tahoe City, CA and is a member of St Francis of Assisi Parish in Incline Village, N.V. Steve has been a Catholic peace and justice activist for the past twelve years. He is also the author of Capitalism, Democracy and Emerging Christianity (Published 2010).