Gospel text (John 6,16-21): When evening came, the
disciples went down to the shore. After a while they got into a boat to make
for Capernaum on the other side of the sea, for it was now dark and Jesus had
not yet come to them. But the sea was getting rough because a strong wind was
blowing. They had rowed about three or four miles, when they saw Jesus walking
on the sea, and he was drawing near to the boat. They were frightened, but He
said to them, «It is Me; don't be afraid». They wanted to take him into the
boat, but immediately the boat was at the shore to which they were going.
It is often found commentaries that describe common good as extremes of anarchy, as expressions that on one end present a justification for system interference and on the other as an idea of omnipotence over the people who is typically labeled as mediocre and incapable of deciding on their own about their matters and circumstances. However, common good is divine a mandate we all have as individuals; to aim for and to work towards. It is what defines the relationship between science and reason, because a science where its object is to benefit only the self or to enhance the egos of the recipients is what defies reason and so it segregates itself from faith which is what make us creatures of God with dignity, identity and individuality because care exists for our neighbor and peer. Common good cannot be taking or confiscating from some to give to others or to pretend that by robbing from the ones that have to presumably give to the have not, the issue is fairly addressed. On the contra...
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