Catholic Social Teaching; Learning and Living Justice by Michael Pennock

(Catholic) This is an introductory, high-school level text on Catholic Social Teaching; easy-to-read style with many anecdotes.

A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching (Concise Guide Series) by Kevin E. McKenna

(Catholic) A great introduction to each of the Seven Major Themes of Catholic Social Teaching, along with snippets from the major papal encyclicals dealing with each Theme.

Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church by Pontifical Council For Justice And Peace

(Catholic) Advanced source--and reference manual--for all Catholic Social Teaching. Composed of snippets from all of the social encyclicals and Church documents, it is similar in style to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This Compendium is written in a very scholarly, academic style.

Solidarity Will Transform the World: Stories of Hope from Catholic Relief Services by Jeffry Odell Korgen

(Catholic) Great book discussing how Catholic Relief Services embraces the Catholic Social Teaching theme of "Solidarity"; filled with many stories and anecdotes.

Credible Signs of Christ Alive: Case Studies from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development by John P. Hogan

(Catholic) This is an evocative introduction to the work done by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. CCHD is the Bishop's organization that gives grants to grassroots community organizing groups, allowing them to lift themselves out of impoverishment.

Charity in Truth (Caritas in Veritate) by Pope Benedict XVI

(Catholic) The newest encyclical written by Pope Benedict XVI which explores many issues of justice and Catholic Social Teaching.

Evangelium Vitae: The Gospel of Life by Pope JohnPaul II

(Catholic) The 1995 encyclical by Pope John Paul II on issues surrounding the Catholic Social Teaching theme of "The Life and Dignity of the Human Person".

Economic Justice for All (Publication / United States Catholic Conference) by National Conference of Catholic Bishops

(Catholic) Letter from the U.S. Bishops on Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy. Focuses specifically on the theme of "option for the poor and vulnerable"

Sharing Catholic Social Teaching (Publication / United States Catholic Conference) by United States Catholic Conference

(Catholic) Document published by the US Bishops discussing the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching and how to promote them.

Voices of the Saints: A 365-Day Journey With Our Spiritual Companions by Bert Ghezzi

(Catholic) A collection of writings on 365 different saints written by Bible Blitz speaker Bert Ghezzi; find biographies and writings from each of the Saints talked about during the Bible Blitz talks.

The Heart of a Saint: Ten Ways to Grow Closer to God by Bert Ghezzi

(Catholic) Writings on 10 particular saints, including social activists Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Dorothy Day.