The Catholic Social Teaching Principle of Solidarity is based on the common belief that every person was created by God, and all are brothers and sisters in one human family, the Body of Christ. Solidarity has a common root with the words “solo” and “solitary”, meaning “one”. St. Paul reminds us: “When one part of the body suffers, the whole body suffers. When one part rejoices, the whole rejoices.” 1 Corinthians12: 25-26.
Pope John Paul II wrote in Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, “…(Solidarity) is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good…”
We witness solidarity in action at Mary Mother through our St. Vincent DePaul Society, and in the “Walking with Moms” program. We shared a meal in solidarity with Afghan refugees via “Welcome Neighbor.”
In solidarity, we address the root causes of suffering. Did you participate in our parish’s Bread for the World Offering of Letters when we petitioned our legislators to improve nutrition programs at home and abroad?
As a Eucharistic people, how can we help break down barriers of nationality, race, and income, so we truly become ONE BODY in Christ?
Join the Peace and Justice Committee to learn more!
Contact Susan Buerkle 314-707-3227