Matthew Daniels: Catholic Human Rights and Social Justice Heroes

Today, many Catholics feel a sense of urgency or even dread as they look upon the dark forces and ideologies that besiege the world, the Church, and the truth. Some people may even ask, “What can I do in the face of these forces and against so many injustices?” In their recent work, "Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights," Matthew Daniels and Roxanne King provide many heroic examples of everyday Catholics who stood as lights for the rights and dignity of others. This book provides sixteen short but thorough biographies of Catholics whose faith inspired and motivated others to work for social justice and the salvation of all people. In this episode, Matthew Daniels and Andrew Petiprin discuss how Catholics like Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, Venerable Father Agustus Tolton, Sr. Thea Bowman, and Diane Nash can serve as role models for Catholics today. While many of these Catholic heroes may be unfamiliar to many, their work is nonetheless crucial and the impact of their work and faith is beyond measure. Find "Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights: 1800's to the Present" at https://ignatius.com/catholic-heroes-of-civil-and-human-rights-chchrp/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwg-24BhB_EiwA1ZOx8jlzy4TAfvFYMjjda_vAb4e6aq8T3mx6oVvQqfyn2kI3NysxzbL6jxoCw2IQAvD_BwE SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:58 Heroes of Freedom 8:25 Heroes of Perseverance 12:55 Heroes of Hope 20:36 Heroes of Justice 29:56 Heroes of Conscience 42:27 Conclusion