The social teaching of the Church is aimed at building a just society and helping us live lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Over the next week, we will address many of the key elements of this social teaching.
The second pillar on which the social teaching of the Church rests is: the Call to Family, Community, and Participation. The human person is not only sacred, but also social. How we organize our society – in economics and politics, in law and policy – directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community. Marriage and the family are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in a hopeful way in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
Let us pray. “Lord our God, we humbly pray that you bless all families and communities with hope. Hope that draws us together to work out our differences. Hope that helps us to celebrate together and care for one another. Hope that rides like a banner in our lives and watches over us wherever we go. Hope that overcomes adversity and gathers strength to overcome all that we face. Hope that guides us and gives us vision for our future together. Hope that is filled with love. Hope that fuels our faith. Hope that breathes peace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
