justice

• Justice


  Is the constant and firm will to give human person their due.
• The Virtue of Justice

  "Justice is the firm will to give what is due" - St. Thomas Aquinas
• Justice


  It empowers all human person to respect the rights that are inherit in every human person (natural law) and stipulated by society (civil law)
• Justice


  Promotes peace and attains its inner fullness only in love
• "The Seventh Commandment safeguards justice"
• Stealing from above


  • Corruption
  • Tax evasion
  • Gambling
  • Refusal to pay legitimate debt
• Stealing from below


  • Shoplifting
  • Wasting office hours
  • Overcharging
  • Borrowing and never returning
• Types of Justice


  • Commutative Justice
  • Distributive Justice
  • Contributive/Legal Justice
  • Social Justice
• Commutative Justice


  Comes from the Latin word commutare: com (with) + mutare (change), which means to exchange one thing with another. It focuses on the obligation of one person to another because of a specific relationship they establish by reason of agreements, transactions, or contracts. Sometimes called as contractual justice because it regulates the exchange of goods and services that takes place according to what is agreed upon between parties.
• Distributive Justice


  Governs the relationship between society and its members. The virtue demands that society, through its government agencies and leaders, give to the individual members what is rightfully theirs. The duty is on the government to make sure that the peoples need are met.
• Contributive/Legal Justice


  It is the duty of all citizens to contribute to the betterment of their country. We all have the moral obligation to participate in socio-political life. Moreover, since this moral obligation is commonly articulated and measured in terms of the people's obedience to the Constitution, this type of justice is also referred to as legal justice.
• Social Justice


  This type of justice also has to do with the relationship between society and its members, but includes institutions, systems and structures of society. What social justice requires is for people to get organized and create institutions or structures that will address social problems. – the focus is on structural injustice that causes the suffering of the people.
• Obstacles in achieving a just relationship with others

  • Me-first attitude/Self-centered
  • Indifferences
• Me-first attitude/ Being Self-centered


  Self-centered people tend to ignore the needs of others and only do what's best for them.
• Indifferences


  Failing to treat others fairly because of the differences in race, culture or environment.
• Catholic Social Teachings


  • Each person is priceless
  • Everything is for everyone
  • Care for the poor
  • Love your work
  • Care for the Earth
• Each person is priceless


  Justice is not simply having law and order but, more importantly, grounding this law and order on a basic respect for the fundamental equality and dignity of all persons.
• Everything is for everyone


  Universal destination of all earthly goods. Depriving anyone, whether directly or indirectly, of their basic needs is a contrary to the very dignity of persons and a form of injustice.
• Care for the poor

  We are called to work actively in empowering our needy brothers and sisters so that they may be freed from oppressive discrimination and injustice.
• Love your work


  This social teaching gives emphasis on human labor. As Christians, we must also understand and view human labor as a sharing in God's creativity and generosity.
• Care for the Earth

  Since are natural resources are limited, we as stewards of God's creation have to care from our environment so that all people may benefit from it.
• In conclusion: As we grow, our awareness of the value of justice develops. This is expressed in our greatest concern for the people in our community – our class, our neighbors, the marginalized members of our society.