Gaudium et Spes is a document that gives advice on how to live an ethical and positive life. Relating business through Gaudium et Spes is accomplished in both chapter 3’s of Man’s Activity Throughout the World and Economic and Social Life. As a future business professional, I believe that organizations should incorporate the principles of Gaudium et Spes into organizational life. My personal opinion will be backed-up with examples from Gaudium et Spes, the Countrywide Financial case study, and the article of Pope Francis Reveals Top 10 Secrets to Happiness; Advises Taking Care of Nature, Honoring Sundays, Respecting Others’ Beliefs. Organizations that incorporate the principles of Gaudium et Spes into its organizational life will become
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Stated in Chapter 69, Sections 10 and 11 of Gaudium et Spes, “(10) If one is in extreme necessity, he has the right to procure for himself what he needs out of the riches of others. (11) Since there are so many people prostrate with hunger in the world, this sacred council urges all, both individuals and governments, to remember the aphorism of the Fathers, “Feed the man dying of hunger, because if you have not fed him, you have killed him,” (Paul VI, Gaudium et Spes 69). Organizations across the United States have adopted the meaning of this quote from Gaudium et Spes by donating and volunteering at charities to help the less fortunate. Some charities include Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and many more. The Walsh University Tax II class volunteers at the United Way during tax season to do tax returns for low income individuals. It is a service learning requirement for the university and it gives us experience doing taxes for the future. My former boss participated with the United Way by doing her civil duty to help those that are less fortunate. My dad works for the Cambridge Fire Department and as a department they participate in Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy and they ring bells for the Red Kettle campaign for the Salvation Army during Christmas time. Gaudium et Spes demonstrates the importance of performing our civil duty by stating, “Citizens, on the other hand, should remember that it is their right and duty, which is also to be recognized by the civil authority, to contribute to the true progress of their own community according to their ability” (Paul VI, Gaudium et Spes 65). It is our duty as citizens of the United States to give our time to the communities that we live in, so everyone can have the same opportunities to live a quality life. Across the United States, organizations are
Stated in Chapter 69, Sections 10 and 11 of Gaudium et Spes, “(10) If one is in extreme necessity, he has the right to procure for himself what he needs out of the riches of others. (11) Since there are so many people prostrate with hunger in the world, this sacred council urges all, both individuals and governments, to remember the aphorism of the Fathers, “Feed the man dying of hunger, because if you have not fed him, you have killed him,” (Paul VI, Gaudium et Spes 69). Organizations across the United States have adopted the meaning of this quote from Gaudium et Spes by donating and volunteering at charities to help the less fortunate. Some charities include Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and many more. The Walsh University Tax II class volunteers at the United Way during tax season to do tax returns for low income individuals. It is a service learning requirement for the university and it gives us experience doing taxes for the future. My former boss participated with the United Way by doing her civil duty to help those that are less fortunate. My dad works for the Cambridge Fire Department and as a department they participate in Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy and they ring bells for the Red Kettle campaign for the Salvation Army during Christmas time. Gaudium et Spes demonstrates the importance of performing our civil duty by stating, “Citizens, on the other hand, should remember that it is their right and duty, which is also to be recognized by the civil authority, to contribute to the true progress of their own community according to their ability” (Paul VI, Gaudium et Spes 65). It is our duty as citizens of the United States to give our time to the communities that we live in, so everyone can have the same opportunities to live a quality life. Across the United States, organizations are