We are witnessing the breakdown caused by an “increasingly stark disagreement between Democrats and Republicans…about more than just politics and policies.”
The Common Good Articles
The Cycle of Violence
Democratic socialism reduces mankind into economic elements. The Catholic Church rejects that human beings can be so understood.
The Work for Peace and Development
Following his predecessors, Pope Leo XIV says “It is the duty of all countries to support the cause of peace”.
There is no greater love than laying down your life. This is the standard by which all other acts of sacrifice are judged. …
Laudato Si’ is an appeal for humanity to recognize and embrace God’s vision for the earth and recognize our interconnectedness.…
Rerum Novarum was groundbreaking in addressing the struggles of the working class and societal challenges during the Industrial Revolution.…
Our neighbors do not solely include our family, close friends, or those who live next door. ALL are our neighbors. …
The right to form unions is firmly rooted in Catholic social teaching — with even their historical antecedents confirmed. However, there are conditions.…
The Catholic Church does not address tariffs in detail. She recognizes both the benefits of free trade and the right of nations to regulate their…
List of Articles
- 10 Reasons Culture is in Crisis
- A Divided Government and the Political Divide
- A Laudato Si Summary
- A Rerum Novarum Summary
- Catholic Social Teaching and Sacrifice
- Death Penalty Pros and Cons
- Democracy Quotes that Will Make You Think
- Gun Control and Self-Defense
- Human Rights on Which the State Must be Ordered
- International Peace
- Justice Quotes from the Church
- Pope Francis Quotes on War and Peace
- Pornography, Addiction, and the Common Good
- Social Justice Quotes
- Tariffs and the Common Good
- The 2025 Government Shutdown
- The Common Good is a Result, not a Principle
- The Cycle of Violence
- The Problems of Globalization
- The Ukraine War and Catholic Social Teaching
- The Ukraine War and the International Work for Peace
- The Work for Peace and Development
- Universal Healthcare pros and cons
- What is a Union and What does the Church Teach?
- What is Integral Development?
- Who is My Neighbor?
- Women Nurturing Sustainable Development
