Pope Audience 07 November 2018 -
English Summary
Here is the official English language summary of the Pope's
catechesis at the General Audience on 7th November 2018
Summary
Dear brothers and sisters: In our continuing catechesis on
the Ten Commandments, we now turn to the seventh commandment: “You shall not
steal”. This commandment deals specifically with theft and with respect for the
property of others. Yet it also invites us to consider, in the light of faith
and the Church’s social doctrine, that the goods of creation are destined for
the entire human race. The universal destination of goods does not detract from
the right to private property, but sets that right in proper perspective. The
Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “the ownership of any property
makes its holder a steward of Providence, with the task of making it fruitful
and communicating its benefits to others” (No. 2404). Our world has sufficient
resources to meet the primary needs of all its inhabitants, yet so many members
of our human family continue to suffer extreme want and even starvation for
lack of sound economic decisions inspired by solidarity and justice. The
example of Christ, who, though rich became poor for our sake (cf. 2 Cor 8:9),
reveals the true meaning and purpose of all wealth: it stands at the service of
love, freedom and human dignity.
Greetings
I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking
part in today’s Audience, especially those from Denmark, Japan, the Philippines
and the United States of America. I offer a special greeting to the
participants in the first International Men’s Meeting here in Rome. Upon all of
you, and your families, I invoke the Lord’s blessings of joy and peace. God
bless you!
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