While the emphasis is on the financial category, those who are unable to give money but can give their time or talent have equally fulfilled this ecclesial obligation to support the Church.
The spirituality of canon law reminds Ordinaries, superiors and judges that they are also involved in the journey of holiness, and need to save their own souls too.
While the right is to be safeguarded, one willingly relinquishes this right to a good reputation and privacy when one commits an offence or other form of misconduct.
The immunity from coercion is essential in the journey of holiness because moral imputability is individualistic, and salvation is ultimately personal.
The right to establish and direct association stems from the obligation to holiness, which gives the faithful the right to establish and direct an association that can promote this.
Sacred pastors should ensure they teach the faith appropriately and govern in a way that assists the faithful and themselves in their journey towards holiness.
The first principle contributes to the spirituality of canon law in safeguarding the obligations and rights of Christ’s faithful.
Those who ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY seek to please their superiors will continue to be overburdened with the weaknesses of superiors, which affects how the superiors make and interpret the law.
Why do we obey Church laws? To avoid punishment from the superior, to be praised, or to do the will of God as we journey towards holiness?
The spirituality of canon law asks: Does a law that ought to promote order and discipline in the ecclesial society also seek to promote holiness and holistic salvation of the souls of the legislator as well as the recipients of the law?
