02 November 2005

Gianni Caso (ed.)

CeD - Communion and Law

Rome, 2nd edition, November 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This short, informal publication is the product of a series of meetings which took place over the course of four years in Rome at the initiative of a group of lawyers and scholars searching for a stronger connection between deeply held values and their professional lives.
In the midst of the tensions that legal professionals often face, these regular meetings helped them to discover new ways to overcome challenges and to strengthen their determination even in the face of difficult choices. In an atmosphere of respect and attention, each participant was able to share his or her own experiences, to communicate the inspiration for his or her professional commitment, and find new enthusiasm to live these principles in the circumstances of daily life.


 

The defining characteristic of these meetings was the exploration of a vision of law and justice as it relates to love, the core message of the Gospel, and applied in light of the Focolare Movement’s spirituality of unity.  The publication includes two types of reflection for each topic: the first part presents a concept of the spirituality of unity, while the second part explains how this concept has been applied to the field of law and justice.

A common theme running through the volume is its consistent reference to relationships as the fundamental aspect and the final goal of law. In fact, respect for individual rights is linked correlative obligations.  Conversations often led to the insight that when motivations of love and fraternity permeate the entire relationship, even situations of tension and conflict can be transformed into a win-win situation. 
The dialogue was not always easy, and can be taken for granted. Gradually, however, respect and deeper understanding grew out of increasing knowledge and appreciation of the others’ perspectives and role.
 

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