Gospel
text (Mc 1,14-20): After
John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee and began preaching the Good News of
God. He said, «The time has come; the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your
ways and believe the Good News». As Jesus was walking along the shore of Lake
Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake, for
they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, «Follow me, and I will make you
fish for people». At once, they left their nets and followed Him. Jesus went a
little farther on and saw James and John, the sons of Zebedee; they were in
their boat mending their nets. Immediately, Jesus called them and they followed
Him, leaving their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men.
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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