A Catholic View of Private Property
Part of why we work is to get "stuff," otherwise and more formally known as "property." We're using "stuff" here because "property" might be confused with land and/or a house. Property, in its most general form, just means "stuff." Now that we've cleared that up, let's look at a Catholic idea of property, specifically private property. Yes, despite what those influenced by liberal or Marxist ideas might think or say, the Catholic Church has never had a problem with private property. In fact, it's considered "good" - as long as it's handled properly. One quick and simple way to grasp the Church's view of private property comes from St. Paul, who tells us in Ephesians: "Let each man work instead, and earn by his own labor the blessings he will be able to share with those who are in need." As for the desire to get stuff, it's really just the normal result of working. Your work r...