257. The Diocese as an Ecosystem
The ultimate source of energy in the ecclesial ecosystem is Christ himself, who communicates divine life through the Word and Sacraments.
256. Christ-centred economics: Centralisation and the Feeding of the 5,000
Everyone ate as much as they wanted because it was coordinated from the centre. If it were not so, some would have hoarded bread and fish that they would eat for the next weeks, even if others had none to eat at that time.
255. Christ-centred Economics: Partnership
At the heart of the Christocentric theology of economics is the idea that Christ is not an isolated individual. Instead, he is constantly in and creates communion.
254. Christ-centred Economics: Human Dignity and Labour
A Christo-centric approach to human dignity and labour is centred on the life, teachings, and mission of Christ.
252. Christ-centred Economics: The Principle of Stewardship
The principle of stewardship means that God owns all creation and that humans are simply caretakers or managers.
251. Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple: The Economic Catalyst of the Cross
The cleansing integrates the theological, political, religious and economic reasons for Christ’s death into a single event.
250. Christ-centred Theology of Economics
Since the salvation of humanity is Christ’s purpose and mission in coming into the world (John 3:16-17), a Christ-centred theology of economics is rooted in the doctrine of salvation.
249. Theology of Economics: Economics and Christian Spirituality
Economic status exerts a profound moral influence on how the human person encounters God, interprets life, and lives out one’s faith.
248. Risks and Limits of Innovation in Theology
The Church does not fear innovation; instead, she fears distortion of the Gospel. Indeed, not all creativity is evangelical, and not every adaptation serves the Gospel.