Why is it Important?

Catholic Social Teaching is not a new mission. More than two thousand years ago, Jesus in his hometown synagogue read the words from Isaiah that outlined his work on earth, as well as the Church's mission through the centuries and the special tasks of Catholics today:

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring glad tidings to the poor.
. . . liberty to captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free . . ." (Lk 4:18).

Sharing our social tradition more fully and clearly is an essential way to bring good news, liberty, and new sight to a society and world in desperate need of God's justice and peace.
Sharing it is a start. Acting on it, advocating for those in need, respecting the lives and dignity of all and protecting the most vulnerable are the fruits of understanding and sharing Catholic Social Teaching.

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