Boston's Cardinal Bernard Law, the Man and His Witness |
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| Editor:
| Cessario, Romanus |
| Foreword by:
| Glendon, Mary Ann |
| Series title: | Religion, Politics, and Society in the New Millennium Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7391-0340-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2002 |
| Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $157.00 |
Book Description:
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A gifted writer, Bernard Cardinal Law recorded the reflections of his career in the columns, speeches, and homilies that are assembled here. This book provides valuable insight into the man whom many consider to be the quintessential post-Vatican II bishop--and into the role of the Catholic hierarchy in a time of social, political, and ecclesiastical turbulence. With the growing salience of religion in American public life, these writings on such topics as 'being Catholic and...
More DescriptionA gifted writer, Bernard Cardinal Law recorded the reflections of his career in the columns, speeches, and homilies that are assembled here. This book provides valuable insight into the man whom many consider to be the quintessential post-Vatican II bishop--and into the role of the Catholic hierarchy in a time of social, political, and ecclesiastical turbulence. With the growing salience of religion in American public life, these writings on such topics as 'being Catholic and American,' the Gulf War, urban violence, Northern Ireland, relations with Cuba, welfare, and affordable housing will be of interest to all who are concerned with advancing religiously grounded moral viewpoints in a pluralistic society.