A Catholic View of Private Property - 2
We saw last time that what we acquire as a result of our efforts at work is of its very nature intended from the get-go not only for us, but for the common good. Let's now look at the practical implications of it, specifically how it effects everything we do at work. In Working Your Way into Heaven , Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski explains: We do not work merely to earn necessities of life for ourselves, but the thought of our neighbors' need should also accompany us in our work. Notice there's no reference to "luxuries" here. Most people make a distinction between "necessities" and what we might call "luxuries." They know they need to make enough to provide for necessities. When they make enough and more, it enables them to buy luxuries. At least that's the typical thought process we usually see. You get a raise and maybe you upgrade your car, buy a bigger house, move to nicer neighborhood, take a special vacation, etc. But let...