Chapter 1 - Social Justice

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Charity

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The virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.

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Communion of Persons

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A complete giving-of-self, shown perfectly in the life of the Trinity. The Trinity, as a communion of divine Persons, is a model for human relationships.

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Commutative Justice

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The type of justice that governs exchanges between individuals and private groups.

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Concupiscence

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The human inclination toward sin, caused by Original Sin. It means "the rebellion of the 'flesh' against the spirit."

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Distributive Justice

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The type of justice that governs what the greater community owes individuals based on their contribution and needs.

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Justice

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The moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give God and neighbor their due; the actions that flow from that virtue.

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Legal Justice

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The type of justice that governs what individuals owe their country and society.

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Original Sin

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The sin of the first human parents, by which they lost their original holiness. Original Sin is transmitted to every person born into the world, except Jesus and Mary.

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Paschal Mystery

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Christ’s work of redemption, accomplished principally by his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. Commemorated through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.

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Social Encyclical

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A letter from the Pope to the Church on issues related to human rights, social justice, and peace.