As Catholics, it's tremendously important to have an understanding of how our economy functions, for a number of reasons. One, we need to see things as they really are, to avoid judging others who are in dire straits. We cannot buy into the ultra-conservative myth that everyone who struggles to find work is lazy, or that it's somehow their fault.
Two, some corporations engage in bad business practices, which disrupt the environment, economy, and ultimately entire cultures. Sometimes this is even spread out over entire business sectors. If we do not take the time to question whether our careers are morally responsible, we are guilty of perpetuating these same social sins.
Finally, increasingly it's more and more important to keep an eye on the economy just to ensure that we are able to serve the Lord through our lives. The economy is shrinking and it's not likely to change anytime soon. If we aren't realistic about which job opportunities are viable, we could end up in a bad economic situation, disrupting our family lives and church involvement, sometimes to a drastic extent. Pursuing work with dignity so that we are still able to serve the Lord is a major challenge for Catholics today.
With all that in mind, take a look at this article from Labor Day:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/00redesign/news/local/workers-in-tailspin-this-labor-day/article_35c9c4fb-c67b-57c8-a29f-8181a53ebf25.html
May the Lord protect our society and help all people to find work with dignity. Amen.
Two, some corporations engage in bad business practices, which disrupt the environment, economy, and ultimately entire cultures. Sometimes this is even spread out over entire business sectors. If we do not take the time to question whether our careers are morally responsible, we are guilty of perpetuating these same social sins.
Finally, increasingly it's more and more important to keep an eye on the economy just to ensure that we are able to serve the Lord through our lives. The economy is shrinking and it's not likely to change anytime soon. If we aren't realistic about which job opportunities are viable, we could end up in a bad economic situation, disrupting our family lives and church involvement, sometimes to a drastic extent. Pursuing work with dignity so that we are still able to serve the Lord is a major challenge for Catholics today.
With all that in mind, take a look at this article from Labor Day:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/00redesign/news/local/workers-in-tailspin-this-labor-day/article_35c9c4fb-c67b-57c8-a29f-8181a53ebf25.html
May the Lord protect our society and help all people to find work with dignity. Amen.
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