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The roots of Social Ministry is the call to justice and charity. In the gospel according to Luke, Jesus began his public life by reading a passage from Isaiah that introduced his ministry and the mission of every parish. The parish must proclaim the transcendent message of the gospel and help:
- bring "good news to the poor" in a society where millions lack the necessities of life;
- bring "liberty to captives" when so many are enslaved by poverty, addiction, ignorance, discrimination, violence or disabling conditions;
- bring "new sight to the blind" in a culture where the excessive pursuit of power or pleasure can spiritually blind us to the dignity and right of others; and
- "set the downtrodden free" in communities where economic and moral forces leave people without real hope. (cf. Lk 4:18)
Communities of Salt and Light, US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Contact Diane Zbasnik for more information.