Published: 2021-03-06

Social principles in common life. Reflections based upon the document entitled Young wine, new wineskins.

Wiesław Łużyński
Gdańsk Studies
Section: Artykuły
https://doi.org/10.26142/stgd-2020-015

Abstract

The common good, solidarity and subsidiarity are social principles of natural law. They thus apply to every form of social life. Common life of religious sisters and brothers should also be shaped in their spirit. The realization of the charism of the Congregation, appropriate formation for religious life, adherence to the rules of common life and the evangelical manner of exercising authority are important elements of the common good. Solidarity in the life of the community manifests itself in the mutual responsibility of persons and communities for each other, the assistance to vulnerable individuals and communities in need, and through a commitment to the community. Subsidiarity in its negative aspect calls for respect to the autonomy and subjectivity of individuals and communities. However, the positive aspect presupposes complementary support provided by superiors and the entire religious family to persons and communities found in difficult situations.

Keywords:

Christianity, common good, common life, consecrated persons, solidarity, subsidiarity

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Łużyński, W. (2021). Social principles in common life. Reflections based upon the document entitled Young wine, new wineskins. Gdańsk Studies, 46, 257–272. https://doi.org/10.26142/stgd-2020-015

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