Category Archives: Social Doctrine of the Church

Biblical Aspects of Economic Life

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Deacon Bob

In the Old Testament one finds a two-fold attitude towards the goods of an economy. On one hand there is an appreciation that material goods are available for use in maintaining life, and on the other hand economic goods and … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Vote… We Must

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The upcoming election has so many very important issues at stake, issues that, if resolved in a manner at odds with our human nature, religious liberties and human life, will have disastrous effects for generations. That is why it is … Continue reading →

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Catholic Social Doctrine: The Renewal of Social Relations

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

God, in Christ, not only redeems each of us individually, but he also redeems social relations between individuals. The Church community, gathered together in Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit, is the catalyst for the transformation … Continue reading →

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Catholic Social Doctrine: The Autonomy of Earthly Realities

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Catholic Social Doctrine teaches that:  “the more that human realities are seen in the light of God’s plan and lived in communion with God, the more they are empowered and liberated in their distinctive identity and in the freedom that … Continue reading →

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Social Doctrine of the Church – The Right to Work

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Second Vatican Council stated in Gaudium et Spes, and Pope John Paul II afterward affirmed, that work is a fundamental right and a good for humankind. It expresses and enhances the human dignity of the individual. The value of work is … Continue reading →

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The Scourge of Human Trafficking

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

It is not being reported in the press as far as I can ascertain, but an  an international meeting on human trafficking is being held as we speak in Quito, Ecuador. The meeting’s title is Meeting on human trafficking and smuggling … Continue reading →

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Universities and the Freedom from Ideological Control

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I attended the commencement ceremonies at a regional public university over the past weekend. (My sister graduated with a Master of Arts in Sociology, and I am quite proud of her!) I was struck by the administration of the university … Continue reading →

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Social Doctrine of the Church: Building a Civilization of Love

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Deacon Bob

In modern society, men and women more and more are looking for “meaning.” They are increasingly conscious of their rights as human beings and look for more justice in human relations. To this, the Church responds with the proclamation of … Continue reading →

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The Social Doctrine of the Church – Peace

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Peace is a basic attribute of God. It is also a gift from God to humanity and an imperative human project that conforms to God’s will. In the Bible, peace is not only the absence of war; rather, it is … Continue reading →

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Catholic Social Doctrine – The Universality of Sin, Salvation and Hope

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The doctrine of original sin teaches the universality of sin. This doctrine must never be separated from the reality of the universality of salvation in Jesus Christ. While the doctrine of original sin properly enlightens us to not remain in … Continue reading →

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Update # 1 on “Has Europe lost its soul?”

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Last week I made mention of a lecture that was given by Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathon Sacks at the Gregorian University in Rome. His lecture was a brilliant discussion of the Judeo-Christian roots to the market economy, and I wanted … Continue reading →

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Has Europe Lost Her Religious Roots?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I want to draw your attention to a splendid lecture given at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome on December 12, 2011, by Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.  It was titled: Has Europe Lost Its Soul? I have yet to completely … Continue reading →

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Social Doctrine of the Church: The Unity of the Human Family

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Remember a while back when I began posting on the social doctrine of the Church and I described what is called the common good and the universal destination of all of creation? It has to do with the unity of … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Deacon Bob

“… the Church in the United States is called, in season and out of season, to proclaim a Gospel which not only proposes unchanging moral truths but proposes them precisely as the key to human happiness and social prospering.” — … Continue reading →

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Catholic Social Doctrine: The Laity’s Mission of Service to the Human Person and Culture

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The social mission of the laity has as a priority service to the human person., i.e., to the value and dignity of every person. It is the essential, central and unifying task of all the Church’s service. It is a … Continue reading →

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