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1891 1931 1961 1963 1965 1967 1971 1971 1979 1981 1988 1991 1995 Rerum Novarum Quadragesimo Anno Mother and Teacher Peace on Earth Church in the Modern World The Development of Peoples A Call to Action Justice in the World Redeemer of Humanity On Human Work On Social Concern The One Hundredth Year The Gospel of Life Leo XIII Pius XI John XXIII John XXIII Vatican II Paul VI Paul VI Synod of Bishops John Paul II John Paul II John Paul II John Paul II John Paul II
Seatwork
Christians must adopt the attitude of critical collaboration with the legitimate authorities in the attainment of justice. What does this mean? What are the 5 areas of conversion among Filipinos as proposed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines? Cite concrete implications of each area of conversion.
Rerum Novarum
On the Condition of the Working Class
Introduction
The terrible exploitation and poverty of European and North American workers at the end of 19th C. moved Pope Leo XIII to publish the encyclical in May 15, 1891. It took more than a year to complete.
Guiding Principles
The ability to reason is part of human nature. (#11,12) Workers have the right to the fruits of their work, but should use them to benefit all. (#14) All people have the right to private property; yet private property must serve the common good. (#2,9,10,15) Men and women should use their possessions to meet the demands of their life. (#36) Laws are to be obeyed only in so far as they
Natural inequalities exist among people, but God has gifted all with equal dignity. (#26) Since all have been created and redeemed by God: divine grace and the goods of nature belong equally to all. (#38) Common good is the end of any society. Therefore, each and everyone has a right to participate in his/her society. (#71)
Therefore, those whom fortune favors are warned that riches do not bring freedom from sorrow and are of no avail for eternal happiness, but rather are obstacles; that the rich should tremble at the threatenings of Jesus Christ - threatenings so unwonted in the mouth of our Lord - and that a most strict account must be given to the Supreme Judge for all we possess.
Conclusion
Through RN, Pope Leo XIII increased the Churchs awareness of the miserable living and working conditions and the unjust wages of workers.
Quadragesimo Anno
Introduction
40 years after the Rerum Novarum by Pope Leo XIII, Pope Pius XI wrote and issued Quadragesimo Anno in 1931)
Outline
Impact of Rerum Novarum on the Church, the State and the employers and employees. Elaboration of social and economic issues A study of changes in modern capitalism and socialism
2. Capital and Labor (53-56) a. Labor (workers & wage-earners) b. Capital (employers and owners) c. distribution of wealth to serve the common good
3. Improving the condition of the Proletariat (5961) a. despite the improvements in the Western countries, there was no improvement (workers) in rural areas b. 2 ways: gain property by permission to share of the profits of production : just wage in order to gain moderate ownership
4. A just wage Conditions: a. must be enough for the support of the worker and his/her family b. settling the scale of wages c. opportunities of work for all
5. Reconstruction of the Social Order a. whatever activity done well by small groups should be left alone and not centralized in the state. b. abolish conflicts and promote harmony (vocational) c. economic institutions must be imbued with a spirit of justice.
C. Changes in Socialism
Changes in Capitalism Changes in Socialism - Communism - Socialism
CONCLUSION
There is no possibility of a compromise between Socialism and Christian faith. The chief disorder of modern world is the ruin of souls. Social reconstruction - transformation a. economic life must be inspired by Christian spirit and Gospel principles b. Love and Charity must reinforce justice.