Tuesday, February 3, 2015
John 10, 22-33 + CSDC and CV
John 10, 22-33 +
CSDC and CV
CV 3a Through this close link with truth, charity can be recognized as an
authentic expression of humanity and as an element of fundamental importance in
human relations, including those of a public nature. Only in truth does
charity shine forth, only in truth can charity be authentically lived.
Truth is the light that gives meaning and value to charity. That light is both
the light of reason and the light of faith, through which the intellect attains
to the natural and supernatural truth of charity: it grasps its meaning as
gift, acceptance, and communion.
CSDC 466a. Care for the environment represents a challenge for all of humanity. It is
a matter of a common and universal duty, that of respecting a common good,[979]
destined for all, by preventing anyone from using “with impunity the different
categories of beings, whether living or inanimate — animals, plants, the
natural elements — simply as one wishes, according to one's own economic
needs”.[980] It is a responsibility that must mature on the basis of the global
dimension of the present ecological crisis and the consequent necessity to meet
it on a worldwide level, since all beings are interdependent in the universal
order established by the Creator. “One must take into account the nature of
each being and of its mutual connection in an ordered system, which is
precisely the ‘cosmos' ”.[981]
Notes: [979] Cf. John Paul II,
Encyclical Letter Centesimus Annus, 40: AAS 83 (1991), 843. [980] John
Paul II, Encyclical Letter Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, 34: AAS 80
(1988), 559. [981] John Paul II, Encyclical Letter Sollicitudo Rei Socialis,
34: AAS 80 (1988), 559.
[22] The feast of
the Dedication was then taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. [23] And
Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. [24] So the
Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long are you going to keep
us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly." [25] Jesus
answered them, "I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my
Father's name testify to me. [26] But you do not believe, because you are not
among my sheep. [27] My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
[28] I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take
them out of my hand. [29] My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than
all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. [30] The Father and I
are one." [31] The Jews again picked up rocks to stone him. [32] Jesus
answered them, "I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which
of these are you trying to stone me?" [33] The Jews answered him, "We
are not stoning you for a good work but for blasphemy. You, a man, are making
yourself God."
CSDC 54. Jesus Christ reveals to us that “God is
love” (1 Jn 4:8) and he teaches us that “the fundamental law of
human perfection, and consequently of the transformation of the world, is the
new commandment of love. He assures those who trust in the love of God that
the way of love is open to all people and that the effort to establish a
universal brotherhood will not be in vain”[66]. This law is called to become
the ultimate measure and rule of every dynamic related to human relations. In
short, it is the very mystery of God, Trinitarian Love, that is the basis of
the meaning and value of the person, of social relations, of human activity in
the world, insofar as humanity has received the revelation of this and a share
in it through Christ in his Spirit.
Notes: [66]
Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes,
38: AAS 58 (1966), 1055-1056.
[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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