- “From the standpoint of
creation, eros directs man towards marriage, to a bond which is unique and
definitive; thus, and only thus, does it fulfil its deepest purpose.
Corresponding to the image of a monotheistic God is monogamous marriage.
Marriage based on exclusive and definitive love becomes the icon of the
relationship between God and his people and vice versa….
“The imagery of marriage between God and Israel is now realized in a way previously inconceivable: it had meant standing in God's presence, but now it becomes union with God through sharing in Jesus' self-gift, sharing in his body and blood….
- “Catholic
social teaching...gradually developed, and has now found a comprehensive
presentation in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church published
in 2004 [The Compendium consists of chapters on
- “The direct duty to work for a just ordering of society…is proper to the lay
faithful....
- “The Church can never be exempted from practising charity as an organized
activity of believers, and on the other hand, there will never be a situation
where the charity of each individual Christian is unnecessary, because in
addition to justice man needs, and will always need, love" (Deus Caritas Est, 12/25/05)
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