{"product_id":"sanctify-them-in-truth-how-the-churchs-social-doctrine-addresses-the-issues-of-our-time-paperback","title":"Sanctify Them in Truth: How the Church's Social Doctrine Addresses the Issues of Our Time - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe live in a world that has become secularized, marked by ideology and partisanship. In such a world, how are we supposed to know what is right and wrong? As Christians, how are we supposed to approach the social issues of our day? With conflicting voices surrounding us, how can we hear and know the voice of Jesus Christ and receive His teachings? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Christians, we seek to live the way of the Lord Jesus, but that's easier said than done. We want to demonstrate the Lord's love and kindness to all men and women, but we're faced with issues that cause us to discern what that looks like and how it's virtuously expressed. We want to do what is right and good, but trying to determine right and wrong can at times be confusing and unsettling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe teaching authority of the Church is here to help. Appointed by Jesus Christ, our shepherds discern, interpret, and apply His teachings to our everyday lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSanctify Them in Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, is an approachable, easy-to-read guide on eight of our most pressing social issues. The book applies divine wisdom and the guidance of the Church as it dissects oft-debated topics, presenting helpful teaching so that the reader knows how to navigate today's contentious world with conviction and a clear conscience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book answers: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is abortion above all other social issues in importance?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan immigration be both moral and limited?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the Christian responsibility to the environment?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are we called to approach the LGBTQ+ movement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs healthcare a human right?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen can artificial nutrition and hydration be suspended for a dying relative?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the Critical Race Theory within the bounds of justice?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy can't women be ordained priests?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn all these matters, the truth of Christ is the foundation for any response. Fr. Kirby's pastoral guidance helps to build that foundation in our intellects and in our wills, so that we can serve as a beacon for truth in a world that despises it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFr. Jeffrey Kirby is pastor at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in the Diocese of Charleston in Indian Land, South Carolina. He is the author of several books, including Kingdom of Happiness: Living the Beatitudes in Everyday Life; Doors of Mercy: Exploring God's Covenant with You; and Lord, Teach Us to Pray. He has appeared on EWTN, Salt + Light television, and the BBC, as well as on Catholic radio. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2016, in recognition of his widespread service to young adults, he received the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKirby is an adjunct professor of theology at Belmont Abbey College and Pontifex University\/Holy Spirit College. He is also a spirituality contributor to Crux and a guest columnist for The Catholic Thing. He served in a number of parish and Catholic school positions in South Carolina. He is a veteran of the Army National Guard, for which he received several ribbons and medals. Kirby also has led retreats for various monasteries and schools of the Visitation Sisters throughout the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he also was given the 2017 John King Mussio Award for Faithful Service to the Church. Kirby also earned a bachelor's degree in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University. He has a master's degree in bioethics from the Pontifical Athenaeum Queen of the Apostles in Rome and a licentiate in moral theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, where he also earned a doctorate in sacred theology.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766289269024,"sku":"9781505121131","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3f7022822db9529e28097332944edc85.webp?v=1780289355","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sanctify-them-in-truth-how-the-churchs-social-doctrine-addresses-the-issues-of-our-time-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}