We celebrate Social Justice Sunday this weekend. The 2012-2012 Social Justice Statement is titled “The Gift of Family in Difficult Times: the Social and economic challenges facing families today.” The Statement affirms the family as the basis of our community of faith and the very foundation of society. Nurturing a family is a vocation, inspired by love, which faces many challenges. The Statement names the social and economic structures of our society that impact in a significant way on the majority of families. These are competing for time, competing for wealth and the pressure these factors put on family relationships. It also ask us to ‘rediscover’ the Sabbath and to show a special concern for the poor and vulnerable families.
“Love is always patient and kind; love is never jealous; love is not boastful or conceited, it is never rude and never seeks its own advantage.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Social Justice is not just for one day, but every day. People go through bad times and it is comforting that we are not alone at those bad times. As a Catholic Community, we are called to act like Jesus– simply to help others in their times of need. Praying is one way we can support those in need, but also by giving time to help people is very selfless.
Full text (15 pages) is available from www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au
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