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Winner of a 2022 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award: General Interest (Third Place).

Growing up, Fr. Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M., never thought much about race, racism, or racial justice except for what he read in history books. His upbringing as a white, middle-class Catholic shielded him from seeing the persistent, pervasive racism all around him. Horan shares what he has since learned about uncovering and combatting racial inequity in our nation and in our Church, urging us to join the fight.

In the spring and summer of 2020, US cities erupted in protests and racial tensions ran high following several high-profile killings of Black women and men at the hands of white police officers. As America watched and listened, many of us became dislodged from our comfortable assumptions about race. Horan recognized this unnerving dynamic as a doorway to the awakening and spiritual conversion he has been undergoing for much of his adult life. In A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege, Horan speaks prophetically to what has become a gnawing unease for so many. With candid critique and reflection, Horan helps us makes sense of crucial issues such as:

The difference between what sociologists call common-sense racism and systemic racism.
What is meant by white privilege and how is contributes to racial injustices.
The Catholic Church’s teachings about racism, how those can still be developed, and what those teachings require of us.
Combatting racism in our everyday lives.

As a white man, Horan shows his fellow white Catholics how to become actively anti-racist and better allies to our Black brothers and sisters as we work against racism in our culture and in the Church. He offers us the hope and surety of the Gospel, the wisdom of Catholic tradition, and some practical ways to educate ourselves and advocate for justice.

Each chapter includes a substantial suggested-reading list.

This book is perfect for individual or group study.

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Why This Book?

If this is the first time you've taken a look at your faith, the Church, and your everyday life through the lens of racial justice—this book is meant for you. This accessible guide walks you through the crucial spiritual and practical advice you'll need to begin to do the work of justice.

Why Me?

I am a white man, priest, and US citizen, meaning I am someone who has lived most of my life in blissful ignorance of my privilege. After becoming convicted by the realities of racial injustice I knew I could do better. Using my theological training and the many talents and guidances of BIPOC community I aim to make the most of my platform in adding to this conversation.

Why Now?

Christians are called to love the maginalized. Racism is a sin that hurts those it affects and denies a dignity that is intrinstic to all people regardless of race, creed, or background. This book can help us understand where racism is in our society and help us to work towrds eradicating this sin.

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Racism is far more complex than most people realize, especially if you haven't personally faced its consequences. If we are going to have any hope of addressing the deep-seated problem of racism, we have to willingly adopt the vulnerability necessary to learn and be challenged.	Racism is both the individual “commonsense” instances of racially motivated harm and it is a much larger and pervasive system of discrimination, oppression, and privilege. Knowing and naming when either type of racism is occurring is key to being able to dialogue about racism.	For most white people, what "whiteness" means doesn't really come up. Understanding racial identity may mean we risk encountering the manifold falsehoods that whites have taken for granted as truth, but it is an important concept to further racial justice.	Racism cannot be fixed without us. We must be willing to face personal and collective guilt from the historical fact that a racist culture and society, systems of inequality, and the establishment of the institutions of such as slavery are not mere coincidences.


Just as men generally benefit and women generally suffer from patriarchal and misogynistic systems, structures, and institutions, so too are whites advantaged and people of color disadvantaged by racist systems, structures, and institutions like those found in the United States.	The Church has beautiful teachings on the sins of racism but these teachings still needs development and nuance to address the root of this evil. One huge shift is the emphasis away from merely “personal sin” to “structures of sin.” Personal sin does not account for sinful structures.	One cannot simply will an end to racism or any kind of systemic injustice in our world. We each have to learn, reflect, and act to make such changes. This requires great humility, patience, and vulnerability by all of us, particularly those of us who are white.	It is not enough to transform your own individual outlook—as important as that is. Because racism is systemic and cultural, there are bigger forces at work that need to be addressed and there are systems, structures, and institutions that must be changed.

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“Written with wit, charm, and love, this book offers us a vital roadmap to healing and hope.” --Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice

“Important, urgent, and necessary.” --Rev. James Martin, S.J.

“Every Catholic needs this book and every parish should consider a small-group study of it!” --Rev. Matthew S. O’Donnell, pastor of Saint Columbanus Catholic Church, Chicago, Illinois

“This book may be an uncomfortable read, as it will prick consciences and perhaps even anger some, but you should read it with an open mind and heart anyway.” --Gloria Purvis, Catholic speaker and media host

“Fr. Daniel P. Horan offers invaluable guidance and resources for white Catholics who hope to recognize and respond in faith to the anti-Black racism in ourselves, in our society, and within our Church.” --Matthew J. Cressler, author of Authentically Black and Truly Catholic

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Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M., is director of the Center for Spirituality and professor of philosophy, religious studies, and theology at Saint Mary’s College. He previously served as the Duns Scotus professor of spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is a columnist for National Catholic Reporter and the author of thirteen books, including A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege, The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton and Catholicity and Emerging Personhood, which received a 2020 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers.

Horan regularly lectures around the United States and abroad and serves on a number of university, academic, and publication editorial boards, including the St. Bonaventure University Board of Trustees, the Franciscan School of Theology Board of Regents, and the Board of Directors of the International Thomas Merton Society. He is cohost of The Francis Effect

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ave Maria Press (September 3, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646800761
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646800766
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 0.63 x 8.43 inches

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Daniel P. Horan, OFM, PhD, is the Director of the Center for Spirituality and Professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, and is Affiliated Professor of Spirituality at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX. He previously held the Duns Scotus Chair of Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is a columnist for the National Catholic Reporter, and the author of more than a dozen books. Additionally, he is the author of hundreds of popular and scholarly articles; is a frequent lecturer and retreat director around the United States and abroad; and has previously taught at Siena College, St. Bonaventure University, Catholic Theological Union, Durham University, and in the School of Theology and Ministry of Boston College. Fr. Daniel is also co-host of The Francis Effect Podcast. For more information, visit www.DanHoran.com and you can also find him on Facebook and Twitter (@DanHoranOFM)

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Putzmanmusing

White people need to see the racism hidden in our lives.

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Jim Crow is alive and operating, not just in the South. But across all states in this country. Many whites are proud of being racist. Then we have the "closest" racist, and what is more worrisome are the whites who say they are not racist but have no idea how much they are racist. Great book.

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philip j smaldino

Fundamentally undermines the Catholic Faith in several distinct ways.

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Major concerns about the book:
• Fr. Horan suggests that American bishops focus too much on following the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Exact quote below:
o “What he [Massingale] means here is that too much of the American bishops’ language is focused on an appeal to conscience and the general structure of authentic Christian discipleship: living the gospels and following the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.” (p. 135)
• Fr. Horan calls into question the sanctity of two canonized saints, and in doing so, the authority of the Church. (p. 98)
• Fr. Horan views the status of clerics relative to the laity as a form of social oppression. (p. 144)
• Calling Catholic Institutions racist without justification or specifics.
o Which Catholic Institutions? What about the Catholic Churches that primarily serve people of color?
o What are the specific qualities of the Church that make it systemically racists? He does not say.
o He does not acknowledge that the Catholic Church is inherently the most diverse institution in the world encompassing people of nearly every country, language, and status in society. How could it possibly also be structurally racist?
• Fr. Horan states that at Catholic Institutions people of color are routinely subjected to humiliations and threats to their safety and lives without sufficient justification. (p. 42)
• Fr. Horan bases much of his argument that “all white people are racists” on the faulty scholarship surrounding the Implicit Association Test (IAT), also known as the Implicit Bias Test (IBT). He ignores the large body of literature refuting the validity of the IAT test. (p. 53 and 68)
o For example, the IAT does not have a strong relationship with how people actually behave. Four separate meta-analyses all suggest that the IAT is a weak predictor of discriminating behavior. Furthermore, if you take the same test a few weeks apart, you might score very differently. Such unreliability makes the test unsuitable for measuring individual differences related to prejudice.
• Nowhere in the book does he mention how any of the ideas in his book pertain to the salvation of souls.
o This book is presented as a Faith formation book. It is not. It is a book of political and social ideology with quotes from Scripture and Church documents sprinkled in.
• Fails to mention racial disparities in abortion statistics.
o Fr. Horan focuses on a few high-profile cases involving the killing of black men but fails to mention the number one cause of unjust killings of African Americans namely, abortion. Abortion disproportionality kills more African Americans than AIDS, violent crimes, accidents, cancer and heart disease–combined. Either Fr. Horan is ignorant of these facts or he has intentionally omitted these points. In either case, this suggests that he is more concerned about political and social movements than he is actually concerned with helping people of color. (p. 154)
• Makes the astounding and unsubstantiated claim that “at each historical moment over 400 years”, the US Catholic Church has made choices to promote white supremacy. (p. 94)
• Advocates joining and financially supporting groups with anti-Catholic values, including Black Lives Matters and the Southern Poverty Law Center (p.168-169), which oppose Catholic teachings on sexual morality and religious freedom.
o Does NOT mention joining or financially supporting Catholic groups, dioceses, or ministries that help people of color.
• Says that those who rioted, looted, and destroyed property following the George Floyd killing were understandably expressing “righteous anger”. (p. 47)
Additional concerns about the book:
• In order for Catholics to be an ally is for “white people to be quiet for a change” (p. 150)
• Recommends that white people acknowledge “that racism is always and everywhere present and operative” (p. 151)
• Advocates for police reform but provides no specifics (p. 167)
• Advocates for reparations to be paid for injustices of the past but does not say how much and by who (p. 133)
• The author relies heavily on 1-2 references throughout the book (Massingale and Copeland).

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Sheri C

Such an encouraging read!

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I find the criticisms of this book as “Marxist” or “communist” fascinating and profoundly missing the mark. It is without question, challenging while also being insightful and encouraging white Catholics (of which I am one) to look at things we may have missed or not seen. It pulls deeply from the teachings of the church, references 4 different Popes along with how the bishops in different countries have responded to their experiences of racism within their local church communities. At the heart of the book is the theme of how important it is to listen to our brothers and sisters who are on the receiving end of racism even if we don’t fully understand or experience it and to let their stories transform our hearts and society. It seems to me to be the heart of Christ.

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Jessica Coblentz

I recommend this book

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Far too many Catholics understand anti-racist efforts and ideas to be antithetical to the Church and authentic Catholic living. This is precisely why this book and others like it are necessary for white Catholics to read and reflect on.

From this book, you can expect a thoughtful, accessible presentation of current ideas about racism and whiteness as well as Catholic teaching and scholarship on these topics. Horan is careful to define key terms and offer illustrative examples from and in relation to Catholic life. This allows readers to consider ideas for themselves and in relation to their own experiences of faith. Furthermore, Horan directs readers to a wealth of other resources on these topics, which enables readers—whether skeptical or inspired—to explore additional perspectives on this urgent subject matter.

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tom kennedy

Must Reading for Catholics (But they won’t)

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Until the word comes from the pulpit, most Catholics will not change. Most priests are uneducated about Black populations. They fail to lead and teach except in matters that relate to social ills facing us. We must educated the priests much better through continuing education.

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VSmith

Great book, every white catholic, or Catholic, should read this

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Very informative. I'm not a "history person" so this was a good source of inspiration to change the culture. It confirms what I have suspected is true for a long time.

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LindyMS1

Excellent read

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This is an eye-opening and thought-provoking book. It is written in a very straightforward, yet compassionate way as Horan shines a light on this very real and difficult subject.

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Jennifer Carlton

Disappointing

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I expected an insightful analysis and guide with Catholic wisdom. What I found is what you can find in many other books on the topic, though many of the others are more penetrating and illuminating. I am committed to racial justice and well-read on the topic. My heart is in it. I leave this book very disappointed, even though I began with enthusiasm read to the end.

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