Gospel
text (Luke 9,18-22): One
day when Jesus was praying alone, not far from his disciples, He asked them,
«What do people say about me?». And they answered, «Some say that you are John
the Baptist; others say that you are Elijah, and still others that you are one
of the former prophets risen from the dead». Again Jesus asked them, «Who then
do you say I am?». Peter answered, «The Messiah of God». Then Jesus spoke to
them, giving them strict orders not to tell this to anyone. And he added, «The
Son of Man must suffer many things. He will be rejected by the elders and chief
priests and teachers of the Law, and put to death. Then after three days he
will be raised to life».
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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