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 162:   Based on the Vatican II document 
Gaudium et Spes (Church in the world) 
Article 60

 

This articles says that all peoples in the world
should have the opportunity to develop themselves
through educational  and cultural activities

All peoples...including farmers, laborers, men and women

Historically, culture has been the preserve of the rich.
The rich have had the money to engage in the arts, music etc.
Poor people don't go to many concert recitals

Historically, the Church has been a patron of culture.
Vatican II is calling for the Church to be a patron of culture for the poor!

Jesus, may Church leaders be as interested in making friends with the poor
as they are in making friends with the rich and powerful

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