Luke 15, 1-10 + CSDC and CV
CV 46a.
When we consider the issues involved
in the relationship between business and ethics, as well as the
evolution currently taking place in methods of production, it would appear that
the traditionally valid distinction between profit-based companies and
non-profit organizations can no longer do full justice to reality, or offer
practical direction for the future. In recent decades a broad intermediate area
has emerged between the two types of enterprise. It is made up of traditional
companies which nonetheless subscribe to social aid agreements in support of
underdeveloped countries, charitable foundations associated with individual
companies, groups of companies oriented towards social welfare, and the
diversified world of the so-called “civil economy” and the “economy of
communion”.
The family contributes to
the common good and constitutes the first school of social virtue
CSDC 238. In the work of education, the family forms man
in the fullness of his personal dignity according to all his dimensions,
including the social dimension. The family, in fact, constitutes “a community
of love and solidarity, which is uniquely suited to teach and transmit
cultural, ethical, social, spiritual and religious values, essential for the
development and well-being of its own members and of society”[539]. By exercising
its mission to educate, the family contributes to the common good and
constitutes the first school of social virtue, which all societies need[540].
In the family, persons are helped to grow in freedom and responsibility,
indispensable prerequisites for any function in society. With education,
certain fundamental values are communicated and assimilated[541].
Notes:
[539] Holy See, Charter of the Rights of the Family, Preamble, E,
Vatican Polyglot Press, Vatican City 1983, p. 6. [540] Cf. Second Vatican
Ecumenical Council, Declaration Gravissimum Educationis, 3: AAS
58 (1966), 731-732; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Pastoral Constitution Gaudium
et Spes, 52: AAS 58 (1966), 1073-1074; John Paul II, Apostolic
Exhortation Familiaris Consortio, 37, 43: AAS 74 (1982), 127-129;
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1653, 2228. [541] Cf. John Paul II,
Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio, 43: AAS 74 (1982),
134-135.
(Lk 15, 1-10) There will be rejoicing among the angels of
God over one sinner who repents
1 The tax collectors and sinners were
all drawing near to listen to him, 2 but the Pharisees and scribes began to
complain, saying, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3
So to them he addressed this parable. 4 "What man among you having a
hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the
desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? 5 And when he does find it,
he sets it on his shoulders with great joy 6 and, upon his arrival home, he
calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, 'Rejoice with me
because I have found my lost sheep.' 7 I tell you, in just the same way there
will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine
righteous people who have no need of repentance. 8 "Or what woman having
ten coins and losing one would not light a lamp and sweep the house, searching
carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she does find it, she calls together
her friends and neighbors and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have
found the coin that I lost.' 10 In just the same way, I tell you, there will be
rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
CSDC 386. The primary
characteristic of a people is the sharing of life and values, which is the
source of communion on the spiritual and moral level. “Human society must
primarily be considered something pertaining to the spiritual. Through it, in
the bright light of truth men should share their knowledge, be able to exercise
their rights and fulfil their obligations, be inspired to seek spiritual
values, mutually derive genuine pleasure from beauty of whatever order it be,
always be readily disposed to pass on to others the best of their own cultural
heritage and eagerly strive to make their own the spiritual achievements of
others. These benefits not only influence but at the same time give aim and
scope to all that has bearing on cultural expressions, economic and social
institutions, political movements and forms, laws, and all other structures by
which society is outwardly established and constantly developed”.[783]
Notes: [783] John
XXIII, Encyclical Letter Pacem in Terris: AAS 55 (1963), 266.
[Initials
and Abbreviations.- CSDC:
Pontifical Council for Justice And Peace, Compendium of the Social
Doctrine of the Church; - SDC:
Social Doctrine of the Church; - CV: Benedict
XVI, Caritas in Veritate (Charity
in truth)]
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