Working for justice is an integral part of living the Gospel message. To live a justice-centered lifestyle, we must understand what justice really is. God’s justice is not the same as human justice. The goal of this book is to suggest how to deal with differences in understanding. Social justice is presented in the context of Jesus’ life and his command to love.

Contents include a historical overview from Jewish, Greek, and Roman foundations to today’s emphasis on providing a place at the table for all. The booklet presents scriptural background, a summary of major church documents concerning social justice, practical applications, and the importance of a spirituality for justice. The discussion questions found in the text will facilitate an understanding of the wealth of this material. An example is as follows: Should citizens have the right to refuse health, education, and welfare services to noncitizen aliens?