302. Justice

YOUCAT Catechism + Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 302

Ave Maria series

How does one act justly?                

One acts justly by always making sure to give to God and one’s neighbor what is due to them.  [1807, 1836]

Justice by Vitruvio Alberi 1590-1591, corner of the vault, studiolo.of the Madonna of Mercy, Palazzo Altempts, Rome…..302

The guiding principle of justice is: “To each his due”.  A child with a disability and a highly gifted child must be encouraged in different ways so that each may fulfill his potential.  Justice is concerned with equity and longs to see people get that to which they are entitled.  We must allow justice to govern our relations with God also and give him what is his: our love and worship.

“Preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season.”  2 Timothy 4:2

1807, 1836

The cardinal virtues

1807 Justiceis the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor. Justice toward God is called the "virtue of religion." Justice toward men disposes one to respect the rights of each and to establish in human relationships the harmony that promotes equity with regard to persons and to the common good. The just man, often mentioned in the Sacred Scriptures, is distinguished by habitual right thinking and the uprightness of his conduct toward his neighbor. "You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor." (Leviticus 19:15.)⁶⁸ "Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."(Colossians 4:1.)⁶⁹–Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition

IN BRIEF

1836 Justice consists in the firm and constant will to give God and neighbor their due. –CCC