Gospel
text (Mt 5,1-12a): When
Jesus saw the crowds, He went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples
gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them: «Fortunate are
those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Fortunate
are those who mourn, they shall be comforted. Fortunate are the gentle, they
shall possess the land. Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied. Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find
mercy. Fortunate are those with a pure heart, for they shall see God. Fortunate
are those who work for peace, they shall be called children of God. Fortunate
are those who are persecuted for the cause of justice, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven. Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you
and speak all kinds of evil against you because you are my followers. Be glad
and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God. This is how this people
persecuted the prophets who lived before you».
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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