Gospel
text (Luke 23,33.39-43): There
at the place called The Skull he was crucified together with the criminals —one
on his right and another on his left. One of the criminals hanging with Jesus
insulted him, «So you are the Messiah? Save yourself and us as well!». But the
other rebuked him, saying, «Have you no fear of God, you who received the same
sentence as he did? For us it is just: this is payment for what we have done.
But this man has done nothing wrong». And he said, «Jesus, remember me when you
come into your kingdom». Jesus replied, «Truly, you will be with me today in
paradise».
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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