El autor presenta una amplia introducci n a la esencia de la moral cat lica, es decir, algo mucho m s all de las prohibiciones: la formaci n y ejercicio de la conciencia, la gracia, el pecado y la toma de decisiones. Enfatizar los aspectos "terrenales" del Reino de Dios y de la vida cristiana no equivale a decir que la meta sea convertirnos en activistas sociales. Muchos de nosotros podemos identificar importantes obligaciones morales surgidas de nuestra condici n de padres, hijos e hijas, hermanos y hermanas, amigos, trabajadores, etc. Algunos de nosotros estamos sanos, algunos sufrimos carencias y enfermedad. Algunos de nosotros gozamos de gran influencia en la vida p blica; muchos de nosotros, no. Nuestra colaboraci n con Dios para la realizaci n de su Reino puede variar significativamente de persona a persona. Todos debemos atender a nuestro pr jimo seg n nuestras posibilidades y as contribuir en la obra de Dios. Debemos cuidar el jard n en el que estamos.
--Del cap tulo II
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To emphasize the "thisworldly" aspects of the reign of God and of Christian living does not at all suggest that in our daily lives we must become social activists. Many of us can identify important moral obligations arising from our relationships as parents, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends, workers, etc. Some of us are healthy; some of us are ill and homebound. Some of us have positions of enormous influence in public life; many of us do not. So the ways in which we actively participate in God's work of fashioning a reign of justice, love, and peace are likely to vary greatly from person to person. We must all care about our neighbor and, in the ways that are open to us, we must do what we can to contribute to God's work. We must tend the garden we are in.--From chapter 2
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Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series offers an indepth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those preparing for lay ministry and those interested in the topics for their own personal growth. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Each title offers a reliable introduction to a specific topic and provides a foundational understanding of the concepts.
