Gospel
text (Mathew 7,6.12-14): Jesus
said to his disciples, «Do not give what is holy to the dogs, or throw your
pearls to the pigs: they might trample on them and even turn on you and tear
you to pieces. So, do to others whatever you would that others do to you: there
you have the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is
the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many go that way.
How narrow is the gate that leads to life and how rough the road; few there are
who find it».
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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