Sacred Spaces and Sustainable Futures by Dr. Arul Lourdu is a pioneering study on the intersection of faith, development, and sustainability.
Rooted in the vision of the Second Vatican Council and the pastoral spirit of Gaudium et Spes, the book examines how the Archdiocese of Madras–Mylapore, through the Madras Social Service Society (MSSS), has become a catalyst for social transformation in Chennai and Thiruvallur districts over the past five decades.
Blending theology, history, and development studies, the work highlights the Church’s contribution within the Archdiocese of Madras–Mylapore in empowering marginalized communities, promoting sustainable rural livelihoods, and fostering ecological responsibility.
It presents MSSS as a model of faith-based, participatory development—where sacred spaces become centres of justice, dignity, and hope.
