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Relational nature of persons

Relational nature of persons. Human person is and should be “the principle, subject, and object of every society All people have the right and duty to participate in society/societies

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Relational nature of persons

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  1. Relational nature of persons Human person is and should be “the principle, subject, and object of every society All people have the right and duty to participate in society/societies Larger societies should support the participation of individuals and lower level communities without taking over functions these smaller units can do for themselves – principle of Subsidiarity Common good: 1) respect the rights of every person 2) promote the social well being of various social groups Solidarity: social virtue of charity and friendship for those who are “overlooked” by society e.g.?

  2. As verily as God is our Father, so verily God is our Mother; and that shewed He in all [her revelations] and especially in these sweet words where He saith: I it am. That is to say, I it am, the Might and the Goodness of the Fatherhood; I it am, the Wisdom of the Motherhood; I it am, the Light and the Grace that is all blessed Love; I it am, the Trinity, I it am, the Unity: I am the sovereign Goodness of all manner of things. I am that maketh thee to love: I am that maketh thee to long: I it am, the endless fulfilling of all true desires Julian of Norwich 1342-1416

  3. The Trinity • Perichoeresis – Greek word that means “dancing around” • Refer to relationship within the Trinity • God-unknowable; Jesus- God for us; the Holy Spirit-the life of God within us • The Paschal Mystery • Baptism • Theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love issue from this dynamic relationship • The family as a community of faith, hope and love model the Trinity-described as the domestic church

  4. Questions • How does marriage between two persons reflect the life of the Trinity? • Explain why marriage is viewed as essential for the growth of society? • Can same-sex unions 1) reflect the Trinity? • 2) contribute to the growth of society?

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