Catholic social doctrine did not suddenly appear in the nineteenth century. Its roots reach back to the very foundations of Scripture.
In this episode, we explore the biblical vision of social life: a world shaped by justice, mercy, solidarity, and the command to love one another. From the law and the prophets to the teaching of Christ, the Bible reveals that social responsibility is not an optional extra to the Christian life. Rather, it flows directly from who God is and who we are called to become. These biblical foundations form the heart of the Church’s social teaching today.
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References and further reading/listening/viewing:
The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church, Pts 1-50
JPII, Mulieris Dignitatem
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 1906; 2062
Deuteronomy 15:7-8
Leviticus 19:33-34
John 13:34-35; 17:21-22
Catholic Answers, Natural Law