Gospel
text (Luke 9,7-9): King
Herod heard of all that Jesus was doing and did not know what to think, for
people said, «This is John, raised from the dead». Others believed that Elijah
or one of the ancient prophets had come back to life. As for Herod, he said, «I
had John beheaded; who is this man about whom I hear such wonders?». And he was
anxious to see him.
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...
Comments