Luke 13, 18-21
+ CSDC and CV
CV 44a. The
notion of rights and duties in development must also take account of the
problems associated with population growth. This is a very important
aspect of authentic development, since it concerns the inalienable values of
life and the family[110]. To consider population
increase as the primary cause of underdevelopment is mistaken, even from an
economic point of view. Suffice it to consider, on the one hand, the
significant reduction in infant mortality and the rise in average life
expectancy found in economically developed countries, and on the other hand,
the signs of crisis observable in societies that are registering an alarming
decline in their birth rate. Due attention must obviously be given to
responsible procreation, which among other things has a positive contribution
to make to integral human development.
Notes: [110] Cf. ibid., 36-37: loc. cit., 275-276.
To be rejected is recourse to contraceptive methods in their different forms
CSDC 233b. Also to be rejected is recourse to
contraceptive methods in their different forms[524]: this rejection is
based on a correct and integral understanding of the person and human sexuality
[525] and represents a moral call to defend the true development of
peoples[526]. On the other hand, the same reasons of an anthropological order
justify recourse to periodic abstinence during times of the woman's
fertility[527]. Rejecting contraception and using natural methods for
regulating births means choosing to base interpersonal relations between the
spouses on mutual respect and total acceptance, with positive consequences also
for bringing about a more human order in society.
Notes: [524] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council,
Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes, 51: AAS 58 (1966),
1072-1073; Paul VI, Encyclical Letter Humanae Vitae, 14: AAS 60
(1968), 490-491; John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio,
32: AAS 74 (1982), 118-120; Catechism of the Catholic Church,
2370; Pius XI, Encyclical Letter Casti Connubii (31 December 1930): AAS
22 (1930), 559-561. [525] Cf. Paul VI, Encyclical Letter Humanae Vitae,
7: AAS 60 (1968), 485; John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris
Consortio, 32: AAS 74 (1982), 118-120. [526] Cf. Paul VI, Encyclical
Letter Humanae Vitae, 17: AAS 60 (1968), 493-494. [527] Cf. Paul
VI, Encyclical Letter Humanae Vitae, 16: AAS 60 (1968), 491-492;
John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio, 32: AAS
74 (1982), 118-120; Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2370.
(Lk 13, 18-21) What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?
18 Then he said, "What is the
kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? 19 It is like a mustard seed
that a person took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it
became a large bush and 'the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.'" 20
Again he said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? 21 It is like
yeast that a woman took and mixed (in) with three measures of wheat flour until
the whole batch of dough was leavened."
CSDC 247. Far from being only objects of political
action, families can and must become active subjects, working “to see that the
laws and institutions of the State not only do not offend but support and
positively defend the rights and duties of the family. Along these lines,
families should grow in awareness of being ‘protagonists' of what is known as
‘family politics' and assume responsibility for transforming society”[559]. To
this end, family associations must be promoted and strengthened. “Families have
the right to form associations with other families and institutions, in order
to fulfil the family's role suitably and effectively, as well as to protect the
rights, foster the good and represent the interests of the family. On the
economic, social, juridical and cultural levels, the rightful role of families
and family associations must be recognized in the planning and development of
programmes which touch on family life”[560].
Notes: [559] John Paul II, Apostolic
Exhortation Familiaris Consortio, 44: AAS 74 (1982), 136; cf.
Holy See, Charter of the Rights of the Family, art. 9, Vatican Polyglot
Press, Vatican City 1983, p. 13. [560] Holy See, Charter of the Rights of
the Family, art. 8 a-b, Vatican Polyglot Press, Vatican City 1983, p. 12.
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