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 173:   Based on the Vatican II document 
Gaudium et Spes (Church in the world) 
Article 72

 

This article is an encouragement to Christians who
"take an active part in the fight for justice and charity",
especially on behalf of the poor,
- Christians who have "a hunger and thirst for justice"

The word "fight" stands out.
This business is a fight.
And the bullies are winning

And very often Christians who fight for justice
are ridiculed, isolated, side-lined.
I think of Fr John Dear SJ.
His autobiography "A Persistent Peace" is inspiring stuff.
As is everything on his website

Jesus, please give good health and courage
to people like John Dear
who are taking a stand on behalf of justice and peace

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