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It is up to the Christian communities to analyze
with objectivity the situation which is proper to
their own country”.
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185. In what follows I intend to concentrate on
two great issues which strike me as fundamental
at this time in history. I will treat them more fully
because I believe that they will shape the future
of humanity. These issues are first, the inclusion
of the poor in society, and second, peace and so-
cial dialogue.
II. T
he
inclusion of
the
poor
in
society
186. Our faith in Christ, who became poor,
and was always close to the poor and the outcast,
is the basis of our concern for the integral de-
velopment of society’s most neglected members.
In union with God, we hear a plea
187. Each individual Christian and every com-
munity is called to be an instrument of God for
the liberation and promotion of the poor, and
for enabling them to be fully a part of society.
This demands that we be docile and attentive to
the cry of the poor and to come to their aid. A
mere glance at the Scriptures is enough to make
us see how our gracious Father wants to hear the
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 Apostolic Letter
Octogesima Adveniens
(14 May 1971), 4:
AAS 63 (1971), 403.
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