In August of 1993, Pope John Paul II issued The Splendor of Truth. The importance of the teachings in this encyclical cannot be emphasized enough. Father Albert Shamon has authored this book in order to help the layman understand the content of the encyclical. He summarizes the document and its teachings in everyday terms and situations. Here is a book that provides examples of the facets and controversies of our current society in the light of the Holy Father's teaching.