The Care of Ageing Persons: A Trinitarian Perspective

Christian discipleship is to live faithfully Jesus' commandment of love-of God and of our neighbour. The commandment to love especially those who are poor or in need was emphasised by Jesus in his actions and his teachings. Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan has traditionally been an inf...

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Main Author: Goh, Michelle (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2017]
In: The Australasian Catholic record
Year: 2017, Volume: 94, Issue: 3, Pages: 259-273
IxTheo Classification:NBC Doctrine of God
RK Charity work
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Summary:Christian discipleship is to live faithfully Jesus' commandment of love-of God and of our neighbour. The commandment to love especially those who are poor or in need was emphasised by Jesus in his actions and his teachings. Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan has traditionally been an influential model of care and compassion. We are given an example of how we ought to extend ourselves to care for each other, especially those who are helpless, suffering or isolated.1 It is increasingly recognised that elderly persons are amongst those who are in need in modern society. This article discusses how the trinitarian perspective of God can enrich our care and service of ageing persons beyond the Good Samaritan paradigm
ISSN:0727-3215
Contains:Enthalten in: The Australasian Catholic record