Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching

Theodora Hawksley is head of social and environmental justice programming at the London Jesuit Centre. She is co-editor of Peacebuilding and the Arts.

"This book is broad in appeal, providing an overview of the development of peace studies in the Catholic Church for beginners while offering new insights for those already engaged in this area." —Journal of Catholic Social Thought"Hawksley's book is well-argued, illuminating and, ultimately, hopeful. For a world in which violence has only shifted its form, but not diminished, her book offers many breaths of fresh air for those looking for new tools, new partners and, ultimately, a way to empower the laity to be the hands of Christ's peace in the world." —Studies in Christian Ethics"Catholic peacebuilding has been waiting for this book. Historical and constructive, it offers a deep, dynamic theological understanding of the Christian tradition." —Theological Studies"This is a book of enormous relevance to Ireland, and to other largely Catholic communities. All too often what is called peace-making or peace-building are actually attempts to restore peace." —The Irish Catholic"[An] admirable, meticulous, and creative book." —Thinking Faith"Theodora Hawksley reflects on the theological themes of consolation, forgiveness, and solidarity and the role they ought to play in contemporary peacebuilding. Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching also skillfully draws on the experience of peacebuilders in places such as Northern Ireland and Colombia, infusing the manuscript with realism and practicality." —Matthew A. Shadle, author of The Origins of War"Hawksley undertakes a critical theological analysis of "the overall shape of the tradition and the transition between different phases of the building." In doing this, she points to areas that need further theological attention and offers a constructive and creative theological work." —The Journal of Social Encounters