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Elucidates the interconnected 'four faces of our being': the political, personal, historical, and sacred. This volume identifies several modes of political activity, warns against the dangers of leaving politics to professional politicians, and urges us to build networks of compassion that include everyone in a just society.

Despite the cliche "you can't legislate morality," the laws of the United States do indeed involve a moral element. This title examines the provocative nexus of law, religion, and the Constitution. It includes writings on capital punishment, affirmative action, homeschooling, criminal law, sexual morality, and the sanctity of human life.

The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, has been one of the most hotly contested political and economic issues. This book examines small family farms in Mexico that have fared worse economically since NAFTA's passage. It provides historical background, policy analysis, case studies, and comparisons with large agribusiness corporations.

Drawing on his five decades of leadership experience, the author outlines the theory, practice, and purpose of leadership. It also includes chapters on intuition, humility, empathy, simplicity of lifestyle, and sound speaking and writing skills that are essential for effective leadership.

Soon after Pope Paul VI promulgated Sacrosanctum Concilium, a small group of liturgy specialists replaced the liturgical reforms mandated by Sacrosanctum Concilium with a more secular liturgy. This title intends to restore those elements of worship lost to these secular interpretations.

Suitable for those involved in Catholic higher education, this volume collects thirteen essays that examine the mission of Catholic higher education, covering such topics as Catholic studies programs at Catholic and non-Catholic universities and the engagement of Catholic universities with secular culture.

Provides readers with insights into the nature of authority, power, and freedom. This tale begins when a polar bear named Balthazar is captured by hunters and put in a city zoo in Chile. But Balthazar is no ordinary bear, for he faces his grim situation with an uncanny wisdom, a sense of humor, and a strong self-reliance.

Presents the biography of Carol Piette, known throughout Chile and El Salvador as Sister Carla. Drawing on excerpts from her letters and diaries, this book chronicles Sister Carla's extraordinary life, highlighting her dedication to the poor of Latin America and revealing her struggles with self-doubt and emotional frailty.

A study that grounds the ideal of tolerance in Aquinas' natural law ethics and connects the virtue of civic tolerance to the concept of being. An important contribution to practical metaphysics and the philosophical foundations of political theory, it may appeal to philosophy scholars and students at the undergraduate and graduate level.