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Christian Oikonomia or Businesses at the Service of the Common Good
Introduction The word economy comes from the Greek oikonomia, the management of the household. A definition that already says everything: the economy is not an end in itself, it is at the service of our common home, a gift from God. The word oikonomia appears several times in Scripture. In the parable of the dishonest steward, the master confronts his servant: "Give an account of your stewardship" (Lk 16:2). The steward is not the owner, he is the manager. He administers good
Apr 29


Welcome to the Magnificat Institute
For 130 years, the Church's Social Doctrine has produced precise thinking on the economy, work, and investment. Yet it remains largely absent from trading floors, boards of directors, and family offices. It is from this observation that the Magnificat Institute was born: a laboratory of ideas where we are convinced that faith does not stand apart from the economy. We publish reflections, analyses, and interviews on finance and the world of work in the light of the Gospel and
Apr 29
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