Catholic Social Teaching on Solidarity
To understand the concept of solidarity as part of Catholic social doctrine, we must first ask ourselves, “What is Catholic social teaching?” From a document by the United States Conference…
Catholic Social Teaching: Labor and the Dignity of Work
Of the few details the Gospels provide about the Holy Family, Joseph’s carpenter trade stands out as an example of the dignity of labor. Joseph engaged in his work in…
Catholic Social Teaching: Call to Family, Community and Participation
Sacred Scripture tells us in the second story of creation, “The Lord God said: ‘It is not good for the man to be alone’” (Gen 2: 18). Eve was created to…
Catholic Social Teaching: On Rights and Responsibilities
In the 15th Chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus says to His disciples: “You are my friends if you do what I command you. . . . This…
The Easter Triduum
– Eighteen Questions on the Paschal Triduum A Celebration of the Paschal Mystery Some religions celebrate “high holy days.” The Jewish people observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Muslims mark…
The Environment and Stewardship: The Moral Art of Caring for Creation
People are surprised to learn that the Catholic Church has been speaking on “Caring for Creation” for over 800 years. In recent times the terms “Environmental Movement” or “Environmentalism” are…
