The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 252: The Common Good
Sep 9, 2023
Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses the interdependence of individual and common good and uses a thought experiment to illustrate their origin. He emphasizes the importance of balancing the needs of the individual and the group for the realization of dignity. The chapter explores the role of authority in protecting the common good and addresses the idea of a global organization to meet diverse needs. It also emphasizes the responsibility to provide for the needs of others and promote global cooperation to alleviate suffering.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Relationship Between the Common Good and the Individual Good
01:50 • 7min
Balancing Individual Responsibility and the Common Good
08:42 • 4min
Striving for the Common Good and the Role of Authority
12:42 • 2min
Recognizing the Common Good and Taking Responsibility
15:05 • 3min