A Civilization of Love: What Every Catholic can do to Transform the Worl

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Carl Anderson and the Knights of Columbus organization want to tell the world about the exciting and history-changing ideas introduced by Pope John Paul II. Anderson demonstrates that not everyone has to agree on the fundamental questions of life in order to come together on the centrality of loving and caring for others. He brings a message of inclusion and hope in the midst of a clash of civilizations and provides a road map for helping Christians understand their role in the world.

As Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl A. Anderson is the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with more than 1.7 million members. From 1983 to 1987, he served in various positions of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, including Special Assistant to the President and acting Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. In 1998, Pope John Paul II appointed Mr. Anderson to the Pontifical Academy for Life. In 2002, Mr. Anderson was appointed a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity. Later that year he was named by the Holy Father as a consultor to the Pontifical Council for the Family; and in 2003, as a consultor to the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. In 2007 he and his wife Dorian were named members of the Pontifical Council for the Family.

"A bracing call to a new American revolution: a revolution of virtue. Give this book to friends who say there's nothing to be done to heal a wounded culture."--GEORGE WEIGEL, distinguished senior fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center "Anderson artfully weaves theory and practice, giving us a rare specimen indeed: a practical guide for idealists."--JOHN L. ALLEN JR., senior correspondent, National Catholic Reporter "Anderson has written a book brimming with insights into the transforming power of Christian faith. A Civilization of Love is both a call to personal holiness and a handbook for Catholics who are prepared to take seriously Christ's command to his disciples to be 'salt and light' in the world."--ROBERT P. GEORGE, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University "Few elements of Catholic social teaching have been more forcefully stated, or more regularly ignored, than our calling to bring Christian teachings to bear on social, political, and economic issues. Anderson seeks to bring that message home."--MARY ANN GLENDON, Learned Hand Professor of Law, Harvard University By embracing the culture of life and standing with those most marginalized . . . Christians can change the tone and direction of our culture. Anderson demonstrates that we can come together on the centrality of loving and caring for others--San Francisco Examiner