Gospel
text (Mathew 9,1-8): Jesus
got back into the boat, crossed the lake again, and came to his hometown. Here
they brought a paralyzed man to him, lying on a bed. Jesus saw their faith and
said to the paralytic, «Courage, my son! Your sins are forgiven». Then some
teachers of the Law said to themselves, «This man insults God». Jesus was aware
of what they were thinking, and said, «Why have you such evil thoughts? Which
is easier to say: ‘Your sins are forgiven’ or ‘Stand up and walk’? You must
know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins». He then said
to the paralyzed man, «Stand up! Take your stretcher and go home». The man got
up, and went home. When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and
praised God for giving such power to human beings.
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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