Pope Francis travels to Brazil to convey the message of social justice (Washington Post)

[Michael_Francis]

Pope Francis travels to Brazil

Pope Francis travels to Brazil on Monday on the first major international tour since he became the pontiff in March. He will stay in the country for a week, and he is expected to convey the message of social justice for which he has become known during his career:

“Pope Francis always goes back to the issues of the poor,” [Leonardo] Boff, 74, said in an interview after unveiling his 92nd book, which focuses on Francis and asks in the subtitle, “A new spring for the church?”

“And he has said, ‘You don’t help the poor with philanthropy but with social justice.’ Social justice requires change in society,” Boff said, speaking of a structural transformation he believes Latin America needs. “This is not something you usually hear from popes. They want to be distant, neutral — not him. He speaks from below for all to hear.”

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[Arrependida]

“Pope Francis always goes back to the issues of the poor,” [Leonardo] Boff, 74, said in an interview after unveiling his 92nd book, which focuses on Francis and asks in the subtitle, “A new spring for the church?”

Who cares what the excommunicated atheist/marxist Leonardo Boff with his liberation theology has to say anyway?
Hopefully Pope Francis will be more concerned about the abortion and gay marriage laws that are being passed in Brazil right now!

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

Who cares what the excommunicated atheist/marxist Leonardo Boff with his liberation theology has to say anyway?
Hopefully Pope Francis will be more concerned about the abortion and gay marriage laws that are being passed in Brazil right now!

WYD 2013: Pope Francis speaks to journalists on papal plane to Brazil

The Pope reflected on the global economic crisis and the possibility that young people may find themselves out of work. “We have the risk of having a generation that did not have work” said the Pope. And from work he noted, one derives “the dignity of the person” - “from earning his bread.”
“Young people today are in crisis,” he said, “and we are used to this disposable culture: it happens all too often to the elderly.” But young jobless people are also getting caught up in this disposable culture. What we need today he said, is a “culture of inclusion, a culture of encounter.” And this invitation to reporters: “I ask you to help me”- concluded the Pope - and work for the good of the society of young people and the elderly.”

The Holy Father addresses ALL issues that affect a dignity of life, including social justice.

 

[Carlan]

WYD 2013: Pope Francis speaks to journalists on papal plane to Brazil

The Holy Father addresses ALL issues that affect a dignity of life, including social justice.

Amen! Peace, Carlan

 

[markomalley]

Pope Francis travels to Brazil

Pope Francis travels to Brazil on Monday on the first major international tour since he became the pontiff in March. He will stay in the country for a week, and he is expected to convey the message of social justice for which he has become known during his career:

“Pope Francis always goes back to the issues of the poor,” [Leonardo] Boff, 74, said in an interview after unveiling his 92nd book, which focuses on Francis and asks in the subtitle, “A new spring for the church?”

“And he has said, ‘You don’t help the poor with philanthropy but with social justice.’ Social justice requires change in society,” Boff said, speaking of a structural transformation he believes Latin America needs. “This is not something you usually hear from popes. They want to be distant, neutral — not him. He speaks from below for all to hear.”

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There is some serious font action going on in the OP…

Curious how left wing secular reporters don’t bother to report other positions taken by the Holy Father on the subject of “social justice.”

For example,

Cardinal Bergoglio said the challenge to eradicate poverty could not be truthfully met as long as the poor continue to be dependents of the State.

CNA, 2009​

“To those who are now promising to fix all your problems, I say, ‘Go and fix yourself.’ . . . Have a change of heart. Get to confession, before you need it even more!”…“The current crisis will not be improved by magicians from outside the country and nor will [improvement] come from the golden mouth of our politicians, so accustomed to making incredible promises.”

(From a 2002 address) WSJ, 2013​

“Let us think of that moment with the Magdalene, when she washed the feet of Jesus with nard, which was so expensive: it is a religious moment, a moment of gratitude, a moment of love. And he [Judas] stands apart and criticizes her bitterly: ‘But … this could be used for the poor!’. This is the first reference that I personally found in the Gospel of poverty as an ideology. The ideologue does not know what love is, because they do not know how to gift themselves”.

Pope Francis at Mass, 5/14/2013​

Sadly, we have already seen where left-wingers, both within and without the Church, are using the Holy Father’s words to advocate for government-centric programs. They always leave out other quotes like the above…curious, that.

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

There is some serious font action going on in the OP…

Curious how left wing secular reporters don’t bother to report other positions taken by the Holy Father on the subject of “social justice.”

For example,

Cardinal Bergoglio said the challenge to eradicate poverty could not be truthfully met as long as the poor continue to be dependents of the State.

CNA, 2009​

“To those who are now promising to fix all your problems, I say, ‘Go and fix yourself.’ . . . Have a change of heart. Get to confession, before you need it even more!”…“The current crisis will not be improved by magicians from outside the country and nor will [improvement] come from the golden mouth of our politicians, so accustomed to making incredible promises.”

(From a 2002 address) WSJ, 2013​

“Let us think of that moment with the Magdalene, when she washed the feet of Jesus with nard, which was so expensive: it is a religious moment, a moment of gratitude, a moment of love. And he [Judas] stands apart and criticizes her bitterly: ‘But … this could be used for the poor!’. This is the first reference that I personally found in the Gospel of poverty as an ideology. The ideologue does not know what love is, because they do not know how to gift themselves”.

Pope Francis at Mass, 5/14/2013​

Sadly, we have already seen where left-wingers, both within and without the Church, are using the Holy Father’s words to advocate for government-centric programs. They always leave out other quotes like the above…curious, that.

There is no difference of using the words spoken today, and digging out quotes from the past. The danger is in using snippets is it does not give full intent. In no way is the Holy Father leaving the rising up out of poverty, or unemployment, to the individuals in such situations. There is a clear call for change in his message, a call often overlooked for political reasons.

We need to open hearts and receive his guidance, and not make suggestions of what he should be doing in our own opinion, which seems at times to be to hide unwanted suggestions behind other important issues. The Holy Father addresses ALL issues that affect a dignity of life.

Also, for someone to paint the guidance as political, even towards other people receiving, the same guidance, seems to be for political reasons as well. His guidance is not political, but it is spiritual. The guidance is neither justification of a single political view, or a big stick to try and swing at an opposing political views, It’s a spiritual call to action. It’s sad to see spiritual guidance used for political purposes, no matter what partisan decides to do so.

 

[Brendan_64]

I love the way he gets driven into Rio in an ordinary Fiat, with the window wound down as he waves at people. Reinforcing his message of only using what is necessary and avoiding extravagances.

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

I love the way he gets driven into Rio in an ordinary Fiat, with the window wound down as he waves at people. Reinforcing his message of only using what is necessary and avoiding extravagances.

There is guidance in his example.

 

[markomalley]

It’s sad to see spiritual guidance used for political purposes, no matter what partisan decides to do so.

I agree with this sentence wholeheartedly. I have found the repeated attempts by the secular media to paint the Holy Father as some sort of socialist liberation theologian to be disgusting.

He is trying to call Catholics to a radical conversion of heart that is above all, a personal conversion, and, through this, to create a society that is centered on charity and gratuitousness.

Pity that there are some, including some in the Church, who continue to insist that the way to achieve this is at gunpoint.

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

I agree with this sentence wholeheartedly. I have found the repeated attempts by the secular media to paint the Holy Father as some sort of socialist liberation theologian to be disgusting.

He is trying to call Catholics to a radical conversion of heart that is above all, a personal conversion, and, through this, to create a society that is centered on charity and gratuitousness.

Pity that there are some, including some in the Church, who continue to insist that the way to achieve this is at gunpoint.

The secular painting obscures the spirituality of messages given in the spiritual context. We cannot expect a correct understanding from those who don’t have the knowledge of those who follow Him. That’s why it’s important to set politics aside and follow the call.

The conversion of the heart is not something achieved ‘at gunpoint.’ The conversion of the heart is, or should be, a step ahead of any perceived forcing. The problem seems to be when one tries to answer the call to act through political reasoning, sometimes under the excuse of ‘the best way to act or implement.’ While those political discussions go on, there is a delay in the action called for. That is where it’s easy to see the calls are spiritual; they make the same calls no matter what political party is in power.

The partisan will view implementation through democratic nations ‘as forcing,’ because it’s government outside the Church. That seems to be finding an excuse to avoid giving in every way possible. If we are indeed truly blessed to live in such nations, we would recognize that the blessing is from God, and another avenue to enact those things He, and His Church, call us to act on.

The messages are repeated, in ALL issues that are considered social justice. Archbishop Gomez phrases it simply, and eloquently. We have a ‘sacred duty.’ That’s what Christ’s calls in the Gospel are, ‘a sacred duty.’ There is no politics involved in those simple teachings.

Care for the stranger a ‘sacred duty,’ archbishop teaches

 

[lreyes5]

I am loving this Pope more and more. God Bless Pope Francis!

 

[livingwordunity]

“The first setting in which faith enlightens the human city is the family. I think first and foremost of the stable union of man and woman in marriage.” - Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

“The first setting in which faith enlightens the human city is the family. I think first and foremost of the stable union of man and woman in marriage.” - Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis

Does one teaching from the Pope override, or hide even, another teaching from the Pope? Should we ignore some teachings, for what we see as other more important issues?

 

[livingwordunity]

Does one teaching from the Pope override, or hide even, another teaching from the Pope? Should we ignore some teachings, for what we see as other more important issues?

I agree with all that our Pope says. Nothing of what he teaches contradicts anything else he teaches. I just pointed out a highlight of his encyclical.

 

[qui_est_ce]

I agree with all that our Pope says. Nothing of what he teaches contradicts anything else he teaches. I just pointed out a highlight of his encyclical.

I agree.

Politicians tend to politicize religious teachings. They need to stay out.

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

I agree with all that our Pope says. Nothing of what he teaches contradicts anything else he teaches. I just pointed out a highlight of his encyclical.

How is that applicable to his message referencing social justice in Brazil? It seems to take attention off one message…

 

[qui_est_ce]

I agree with this sentence wholeheartedly. I have found the repeated attempts by the secular media to paint the Holy Father as some sort of socialist liberation theologian to be disgusting.

He is trying to call Catholics to a radical conversion of heart that is above all, a personal conversion, and, through this, to create a society that is centered on charity and gratuitousness.

Pity that there are some, including some in the Church, who continue to insist that the way to achieve this is at gunpoint.

You said it better than I. Thank you.

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

I agree.

Politicians tend to politicize religious teachings. They need to stay out.

Partisans seem to politicize the Pope’s messages. I reread the article and don’t see any politicians that have politicized, in fact it seems the Pope’s teachings are in the face of political actions that have affected the people.

 

[livingwordunity]

“The first setting in which faith enlightens the human city is the family. I think first and foremost of the stable union of man and woman in marriage.” - Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis

How is that applicable to his message referencing social justice in Brazil? It seems to take attention off one message…

Social justice begins with the family.

 

[Prodigal_Son1]

Social justice begins with the family.

…and extends to include all to have a dignity of life from conception until natural death, through all issues that affect such.