Massaro, Section 5 and 6

Catholic social teaching has closely followed the path mapped out by Aquians regarding property and has attempted to apply his principals to new situations in the modern world.  It also adjusted its message to account for new situations and needs that place prudent limits on property holding and therefore has issues stern warnings against unlimited acquisition of wealth.  The creator intends the common gift of the earth to be used for the nourishment and sustenance of all God's children.  A proper understanding of property must also adjust to these changed circumstances.  Catholic social teaching forthrightly contends that a world without labor unions would witness a much less favorable environment for achieving justice and an equitable sharing of earth's resources.  Human labor also carries theological significance, as it contains the human response to he God who invites all people to become cocreators of the material world.