Catholic Teachings On Immigration---And Limits To It

Today, the following information was brought to my attention.

"Catechism Of The Catholic Church (No. 2241)

The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him.

Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various judicial conditions especially as to the immigrants duties towards the company of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of those who receive them, to obey its laws and assist in carrying out civil burdens". (Bold-face and italics added)

1. The term "Guest" excludes invaders.

2. The noted laws include, in the USA, our democratically-enacted immigration laws and, secondarily, derived and formal policies and regulations. 

3. Respect for our Republic's "spiritual heritage" excludes such acts as: Waving the flags of foreign nations while illegally entering the USA; Flying such foreign flags over or instead-of the USA's flag in public forums; And, most horrid of all, destroying or insulting that flag in public places.

4. "Assistance in carrying our civic burdens" includes, but is not limited to, the following: Not working at less than the legal minimum wage which depresses the income of the poorest of America's citizens and other (eg Legal) immigrants; Immediately reporting to the police all observed criminal acts; Pay all taxes due all units of our governments; Learn the English language and the basic laws and history of the USA; And, most of all, insure that their children be taught those subjects and learn to respect them.

At this time those who hate the USA are vomiting out statements about the rights-of and ignoring the duties-of (Illegal) immigrants.