Critical Calling: Reflections on Moral Dilemmas Since Vatican II
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Synopsis
Richard McCormick begins The Critical Calling with his personal affirmation of the work of Vatican II: "I believe the Council was a work of the Spirit - desperately needed, divinely inspired, devotedly and doggedly carried through." Part One includes a discussion of fundamental moral theology that looks at the relationship between the church hierarchy and individual moral decision making and several chapters addressing issues precipitated by actions involving Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI. Part Two focuses on practical and pastoral questions that touch on contemporary concerns ranging from abortion to AIDS, divorce, homosexuality, and teenage sexuality.
Booknews
A clinically oriented text intended to supplement, rather than duplicate, general texts of critical care medicine. The focus is on critical conditions with pathophysiologic or management considerations unique to pregnancy. Father McCormick (theology, U. of Notre Dame) reflects on the developments of the past quarter century in Christian ethics. No bibliography. The paperback edition is available ($16.95; 464-3). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)