Library of General Catholic Resources
(Collection of Books, Articles, Recordings and Art)
BOOKS LIBRARY
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The Didaché, also known as “The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles,” is an early text that serves as a manual for instruction and community life. It is one of the oldest surviving Christian writings offering a window into the beliefs, rituals, and ethical standards of the early Church.
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“Rerum Novarum” was issued on May 15, 1891, and became the foundational document of modern Catholic Social Teaching (CST). It essentially addresses the social and economic challenges of the Industrial Revolution, particularly the relationship between capital and labor.
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“Quadragesimo Anno” by Pope Pius XI was published on May 15, 1931, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of “Rerum Novarum”, extending the social teachings of the Church in response to issues arising after World War I, like class struggle and the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe.
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“Centesimus Annus”, was issued by Pope John Paul II on May 1, 1991, marking the centenary of “Rerum Novarum”. It was written during the final days of the Cold War. The encyclical is part of Catholic Social Teaching, which seeks to apply the principles of the Gospel to contemporary social and economic life.