Seasoned author and journalist Woodeene Koenig-Bricker skillfully weaves together Pope Benedict's key statements on environmental justice into one volume. Additionally, she offers commentary that helps to unpack the Ten Commandments for the Environment, which were recently released by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Koenig-Bricker helps us understand an environmentally responsible lifestyle as a moral responsibility to protect the poor, who suffer most when climate change creates a shortage of resources. With practical, everyday ideas for reducing one's ecological footprint, this book is a must-read for those seeking the inspiration that the Holy Father radiates to a new generation of Catholics. ...

Pope Benedict brings his critical message to life with a universal small-group study program that calls parishioners to action:
--as individuals, what are we called to do for others around us?
--how do my economic and social decisions affect the community?
--how has the world's interpretation of personal responsibility impacted the current state of the economy?
what is the Pope's vision of development, and what does that mean for me?
This study guide helps parishioners make a direct connection with one of the most critical messages of our time. It provides them the tools necessary to incorporate Pope Benedict's voice of reason in their families, their ministries, and their work....