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Solidarity and social distancing

In the covid-19 crisis, social distancing not only requires that solidarity is essential for our survival, but also exposes the consequences of the neglect of solidarity in cultures dominated by excessive individualism…

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Faith, Government and Society

Michael Wear, Obama’s faith advisor, says it is essential for people of faith to act together in their diversity, not only to ‘do’ compassion, but also to engage with politics and ‘seek the welfare…

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My hate-affair with economics

Edward Hadas explains why the financial system is inherently unstable and argues that the Church must speak prophetically for economic reform…

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Ice cream social and curbside library

God is calling us to practices of reweaving in our neighbourhoods to form community in the places where we live…

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Pilgrimages of Grace

The ancient tradition of pilgrimage is an antidote to individualism and a countercultural sign pointing us to the Common Good…

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From space to place

In an era of social fragmentation, how should the church pursue mission? Martin Robinson advises starting by listening to the neighbourhood…

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Forgive each other

The T4CG Lent 2025 Newsletter. In this time of seismic change, we must resist division and work together…

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The relationship between church and society

Jenny Sinclair shares her personal discovery of the common good within Catholic Social Thought and why it is vital for the emerging era…

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Immigration and Common Good

Jenny Sinclair examines the sensitive question of immigration through the framework of Catholic social thought…

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Why is it all falling apart?

Jenny Sinclair and Fr Toby Lees OP of Radio Maria discuss the work of Together for the Common Good…

The future of UK Christian social action
As poverty gets worse, how should the church respond?Read More
Poverty – under our own roof
For Lent, Jo Stow encourages schools to take a more relational approach to charity and to notice hidden poverty in the classroom Read More
T4CG at Word on Fire
Jenny Sinclair speaks about the Bible, the common good and Catholic Social Teaching at the Word on Fire conference 2025Read More
Staying Human: Reimagining the Spirit of the Commons
In the emerging new era, people feel a loss of agency. How should the church respond? Luke Bretherton gives the first T4CG public lecture of 2025Read More
Forgive each other
The T4CG Lent 2025 Newsletter. In this time of seismic change, we must resist division and work togetherRead More