Justice and Mercy

August 3rd, Justice and Mercy

Throughout the Bible, Old and New Testaments, the idea of justice and mercy is prevalent. We, as Christian and non-Christians, define the essence of God as LOVE. I wonder how much thought we put into that concept.

Catholic Social Teachings exhort us individually and as a community to pursue justice and practice mercy. We should be advocating for JUST laws, CARING for the marginalized and HEALING our family, our church community, our neighborhood, city, state, country and world. It requires each of us to put into practice what we learn from the Word of God.

“As citizens in the world's leading democracy, Catholics in the United States have special responsibilities to protect human life and dignity and to stand with those who are poor and vulnerable…”  “Like the ancient Israelites in their time, Catholic lay persons today ought to see the coming Jubilee as a call to renewed practice of charity, pursuit of justice, welcome to the stranger, and new efforts to permit all to participate in the life of the community.” A Pastoral Reflection on Lay Discipleship for Justice in a New Millennium 1998: 

What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness and walk humbly with your God." —Micah 6:8

Read more here:  A Pastoral Reflection on Lay Discipleship for Justice in a New Millennium 1998

I encourage you to watch our video on Justice and Mercy here https://youtu.be/IMSa-6ch95o

 Millie Padilla

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