SMS Reference(10th September- 16th September)

Day

Focus

Words

Source

Sat 10 Sept

Intro

Hope&Joy and Conscience. We bring hope and joy to the world by reflecting on the Church’s teaching about conscience, rights and responsibilities.

 

Sun 11 Sept

Scripture

“I have set before you today life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life that you and your descendants may live.” (Deut 30) How do I make choices?

Deuteronomy 30:19

Mon 12 Sept

V2 Quote

For the person has in their heart a law written by God; to obey it is the very dignity of the human person; according to it we will be judged. (Vatican II)

Gaudium et Spes (6)

Tues 13 Sept

Papal quote

Faith & reason are 2 wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; God has placed in the heart a desire to know the truth. (Blessed John Paul II)

Fides et Ratio

Wed 14 Sept

V2 Quote

In all actions a person is bound to follow their conscience to come to God. They are not to be forced to act in manner contrary to their conscience. (Vatican II)

Dignitas Humanae (3)

Thurs 15Sept

V2 Quote

In exercising rights, the moral principle of personal and social responsibility is to be observed: respect others, our duties and the common good. (Vatican II)

Dignitas Humanae (7)

Fri 16 Sept

Action/ Reflection

The Church teaches us to make decisions with an informed conscience and seeking the common good. Do I assert my responsibilities as well as my rights?