Text 1: "Over the years, what emerged from their lifestyle was not only a more equal distribution of goods, but also a profound critical intuition- that the essence of human experiences is to be "in communion". It found in the image of God, who is love, and who for Christians is a communion of persons, the Trinity, the map for all human relationships. In the core of our being, our deepest fulfillment is found in a life of communion, in loving, in giving."
Response 1: This excerpt helped me understand what the economy of communion is. The line "the essence of human experiences is to be in communion" resonates with me as how humans work and live together similarly to the church. When I hear the word communion at mass, I always think of togetherness and he community of the church, as we live together in the community of God. The next line refers to Jesus as "a divine immigrant", which I think is a very interesting way of depicting Christ. I had never thought of Jesus as an immigrant because the word immigrant can have negative connotations, but after reading it I see He could be seen as an immigrant in the way he entered our lives.
Text 2: C. A Life of Communion in which the Poor are Active Participants
"Another striking aspect of the economy of communion project is the way in which everyone involved is given equal consideration. Those who receive help are not considered "assisted" or "beneficiaries". Rather they are regarded as active participants in the project, all part of the same community, who also live the culture of giving. The emphasis is not on philanthropy, but on sharing, in that each person gives with equal dignity"
Response 2: I feel this excerpt highlights the essence of Fair Trade. We are not giving handouts to the people in need, rather helping them establish a business and a source of income. I like that he says the emphasis is not on philanthropy, because I think people often confuse philanthropy with just writing checks and handing out money. Fair Trade is all about treating others with respect and upholding dignity. While reading this, I thought back to the article Erin sent out to us last week, and I'm starting to understand the author's argument in that many Americans are doing mindless service that is actually causing more problems than good.
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