Laudato Si’ is an appeal for humanity to recognize and embrace God’s vision for the earth and recognize our interconnectedness.
Consumerism Articles
The Dangers of a Consumer Culture
Consumerism is deadly to a culture. It leads us to “shut out others” (Pope St. Paul VI) and “is a virus that tarnishes faith at its root”. (Pope Francis)
What is Capitalism?
The Church’s relationship with capitalism is complex.
A person who is concerned solely or primarily with possessing and enjoying – who can no longer subordinate his instincts - cannot be free. Materialism…
A person who is concerned solely or primarily with possessing and enjoying – who can no longer subordinate his instincts - cannot be free. Materialism…
Simply, but elegantly put: consumerism is a style of life directed towards “having” rather than “being”. It is a “web of false and superficial gratifications.”…
Consumerism arises from a misunderstanding about the meaning of life and the real source of human happiness: It is an addiction to buying things, to…
List of Articles
What is Catholic Social Teaching?
The Origin and Rich History of Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
Pope St. John Paul the Great’s Centesimus Annus: A Groundbreaking Encyclical by CAPP-USA
Why Are There 3 Key Principles of Catholic Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA
Definitions of Catholic Social Teaching, Charity, and Social Justice by CAPP-USA
10 Questions About Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
Catholic Social Teaching vs. Secular Social Theory by CAPP-USA
What is the Church’s Role in Catholic Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA
The New Evangelization by CAPP-USA
Catholic Social Teaching is not Liberal or Conservative by CAPP-USA
What is Social Justice? by CAPP-USA
Charity vs. Justice? by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 1 by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 2 by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 3 by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 4 by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity: St. John Paul II’s Final Message by CAPP-USA
Practicing Catholic Social Teaching is Personal and Spiritual by CAPP-USA
Address to CAPP by His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Parolin
Cardinal Parolin Address Summary: Catholic Social Teaching and Youth by CAPP-USA
The Digital Space: Address to CAPP by His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Parolin
Are There 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA
How to be a Real Social Justice Warrior? by CAPP-USA
Social Justice Issues and CST by CAPP-USA
What is Christian Humanism? by CAPP-USA
Top Pope St. John XXIII Quotes by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity According to Vatican II Part 1 by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity According to Vatican II Part 2 by CAPP-USA
Quotes about Justice by CAPP-USA
Quotes about Truth by CAPP-USA
Quotes about Freedom by CAPP-USA
Catholic Quotes about the Church’s Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA
Bible Quotes that Establish Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
Social Justice Quotes from Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
God Quotes from Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
