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 The preferential option for the poor part 2

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 The preferential option for the poor part 2

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The option for the poor and vulnerable people means a commitment to take action to transform any injustices that prevent them from realizing their God given dignity.

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The preferential option for the poor part 1

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The preferential option for the poor part 1

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It involves freely choosing to become friends or partners with those who are poor and taking on their problems as our problems

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Why should we help the poor and vulnerable?

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Why should we help the poor and vulnerable?

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As Children of God, we are taught to care for those who are worse off than we are.  God made the earth and everything on it, so therefore, the earth belongs to God and he intended for the goods of the earth to be shared among all human beings. We must tend to the poor and vulnerable simply because they need it more than anyone else.

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Society's call to place people who are poor and vulnerable first can be compared to the way parents pray for special attention to a sick child

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The option for the poor and vulnerable is rooted in the moral principle that the church teaching calls the universal destination of goods. This means that the earth and all its goods belong to God, and he intends these goods to provide all things human beings need to live with dignity.

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It is a sin of omission to ignore those who we can help. When God provides us with food and clothes and we ignore those in need we are turning our back on Him. The Church lives selflessly attempting to help all those who let it.

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We are all created equally and in the image and likeness of God. We should not think less of someone because of their race, culture, religion, or anything else. Everyone's life has value and purpose. God wants goodness for everyone and for people to  live their lives to the fullest. We should help carry that out and want that for everyone too.

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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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CST 101: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

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CST 101 is a 7-part video series presented by the USCCB and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic Social Teaching. Learn from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Fr. James Martin, SJ, Kerry Weber, and Thomas Awiapo as they discuss the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable.

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Social Context: How does the Church apply this teaching about Human Dignity today?

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Social Context: How does the Church apply this teaching about Human Dignity today?

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The Church wants everyone to be treated as equals and children of God. To live this out today we are expected to help those less fortunate than us.

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Church's Understanding of Human Dignity 

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Church's Understanding of Human Dignity 

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The church says that human life is sacred from the moment of conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person should be protected and respected.