‘Option for the Poor’– this term was great and revolutionary in the recent history of the church in 20th century. The disputed and vast discussed Liberation theology had its background in this context.
Last Pope Blessed John Paul II wrote in his Encyclical Letter, ‘Centesimus annus’ Nr 57:
“As far as the Church is concerned, the social message of the Gospel must not be considered a theory, but above all else a basis and a motivation for action. Inspired by this message, some of the first Christians distributed their goods to the poor, bearing witness to the fact that, despite different social origins, it was possible for people to live together in peace and harmony.”
Our present Pope Benedict XVI also gives due priority to this inevitable theme.
“The Church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word“. So teaches Pp Benedict XVI in his Encyclical letter ‘Deus Caritas Est’, 22.
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Fr Thomas Kalathil
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