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Common Sense on Social Justice

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Hosted by Michael Davis, Common Sense on Social Justice brings you a common sense and fresh perspective to creating a just society. Listen each week to explore themes of Catholic social teaching and to be equipped with the tools you need to carry out social justice right where you are. Produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon. Share your comments and questions with Michael by emailing sjcommonsense@gmail.com.

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Episodes

An Answer to the Homeless Problem 16.03.2023 34:12

In this episode Michael takes up the homeless crisis and offers an answer that might surprise and challenge the listener.

Social Justice and Lent 09.03.2023 29:52

In this episode Michael discusses how the season of Lent; how this season of repentence and self-denial goes hand-in-hand with social justice.

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout 02.03.2023 33:44

In this important episode, Michael talks about ways to deal with and prevent burnout.

Charity In Truth - Chapter 6 24.02.2023 23:33

Join Michael as he dives into Chapter 6 of the late Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical  Caritas In Vertiate .

Charity In Truth - Chapter 5 16.02.2023 26:29

In this episode of his ongoing discussion of the late Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical  Caritas In Vertiate , Michael takes up chapter five.

Charity In Truth - Chapter 4 09.02.2023 28:00

Michael returns to his discussion on the late Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical  Caritas In Vertiate . This episode focuses on chapter four.

Charity In Truth - Chapter 3 02.02.2023 25:56

What are the 3 major components of community? In this episode, Michael covers those components as outlined in Chapter 3 of Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical " Charity in Truth ."

Charity In Truth - Chapter 2 25.01.2023 26:27

Michael returns to his discussion on the late Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical  Caritas In Vertiate . This episode focuses on chapter two.

Charity In Truth - Chapter 1 19.01.2023 29:13

Michael continues his discussion of the late Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical  Caritas In Vertiate . This episode focuses on chapter one.

Charity In Truth – Intro 12.01.2023 32:50

Michael starts his discussion of the late Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical Caritas In Vertiate .

Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI 05.01.2023 31:14

In this episode Michael reflects on the life of Pope Benedict XVI.

New Year 29.12.2022 17:34

Michael reflects on 2022 and the start of 2023.

(2022) Christ's Birth and Justice 22.12.2022 28:07

Michael Davis presents a special Christmas episode.

Compendium Conclusion 12.12.2022 30:28

In this episode, Michael wraps up his series of discussions of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 12 07.12.2022 30:11

Michael returns to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. This episode focuses on Chapter 12. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 11 30.11.2022 32:51

Michael's discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, continues in this episode with Chapter 11. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Thanksgiving 2022 24.11.2022 29:48

Michael pauses his discussion of the Compendium, to focus on being thankful this episode.

Compendium, Chapter 10 17.11.2022 32:56

Michael returns to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with Chapter 10. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 9 09.11.2022 39:40

In this episode Michael continues to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with Chapter 9. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 8, Part 4 02.11.2022 27:29

In this episode Michael returns to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, in part 4 of Chapter 8. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 8, Part 3 26.10.2022 45:54

In this episode Michael returns with Part 3 of his discussion of Chapter 8 in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 8, Part 2 20.10.2022 25:11

In this episode Michael picks up his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with part 2 of Chapter 8. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 8, Part 1: politics 30.09.2022 41:36

In this episode, Michael dives into discussing the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with Chapter 8: politics. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 7, Part 2 22.09.2022 39:24

Michael continues discussing the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church in this episode, with Part 2 of Chapter 7. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 7, guest Bert Fitzgerald 15.09.2022 39:14

Bert Fitzgerald of the Catholic Worker House in Portland joins Michael as they discuss chapter 7 of the Compendium. They discuss economy and how to create economy within the family and within the neighborhood. Michael and Bert explore the full meaning of economy in relation to the Books of Moses in the Bible and how economy is the living out of the whole person in local community. You can contact...