The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 252: The Common Good (2025)
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Sep 9, 2025 The discussion centers around the fascinating relationship between individual good and the common good, illustrating how personal dignity is linked to community welfare. Fr. Mike presents a thought-provoking exploration of how our choices impact both ourselves and society. He emphasizes the necessity for harmony between personal rights and communal needs, urging collective action to foster respect and peace. The conversation also touches on the pivotal role of authority in nurturing solidarity and social well-being, inviting listeners to reflect on their responsibility for the greater good.
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Individual And Common Good Are Interdependent
- The dignity of the individual and the common good are mutually dependent and must not override one another.
- The common good can only be defined with reference to the human person and must protect individual dignity.
Expand Your Frame When Choosing
- Consider the common good when you make choices by expanding your frame of reference beyond immediate wants.
- Think about how decisions affect your future, those closest to you, and society when choosing actions now.
Common Good Is Social Conditions For Fulfillment
- The common good is the sum of social conditions that let individuals and groups reach fulfillment more fully and easily.
- Prudence is required of everyone, and especially those exercising authority, to promote those conditions.