Gospel
text (Luke 15,3-7): Jesus
told them this parable, «Who among you, having a hundred sheep and losing one
of them, will not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and seek out the lost
one till he finds it? And finding it, will he not joyfully carry it home on his
shoulders? Then he will call his friends and neighbors together and say:
‘Celebrate with me for I have found my lost sheep’. I tell you, just so, there
will be more rejoicing in heaven over one repentant sinner than over
ninety-nine upright who do not need to repent».
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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