Thursday, April 6, 2017

Justice and Truth Day 3, Bolich - Amelia C.


  1. Justice - Giving to another that which is rightfully owed.
  2. Justice is portrayed by scales - when the women are blindfolded they are biased, they have opinions.
  3. Authentic Justice is a virtue, it's a good habit. The more we are virtuous the freer we are. This makes it easier to make decisions.
  4. Basics of the catholic basic doctrine ( Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church):
    1. It takes Christ's teachings and applies them.
    2. Actively work for the highest good.
  5. The Beatitudes have been applied to the modern world.
  6. Poor in spirit, mourn, meek, hunger and thirst for ritchesness, merciful, pure of heart, peacemaker.
  7. Faith Hope and Love are endowed by God himself.
  8. Charity and Justice are at the heart of catholic charity.
  9. Four primary principles of justice: Human Dignity, Common Good, Subsidiarity, Solidarity.
  10. Solidarity, one recognizes that human beings are one big family. 
  11. Secondary Principles - Universal Destination of Goods, Right to Private Property, Call to Participation. 
    1. Everyone has the right to what the earth gives to us equally. 
    2. One has the right to own what they have worked for.
  12. The option for the poor and vulnerable is the most basic and important form of justice.
  13. Care for Gods creation. 
  14. Corporal Works of Mercy - Feed Hungary, Drink to Thirsty, Cloth Naked, Shelter Homeless, Visit Sick, Visit Prison, Bury Dead.

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