THIS general election presents us with an opportunity to reflect on Catholic social teaching. As Christians, we have a civic and moral duty to engage with our democracy.
As Catholics, we believe that the primary goal of society should be the common good; that is the good of all people and of the whole person. Indeed, the common good is the very reason political authority exists.
This election provides an opportunity to reflect on the beauty and goodness of church teaching and to keep that teaching at the forefront of our minds as we engage with candidates across all parties.