2440. Direct aid is an appropriate response to immediate, extraordinary needs caused by natural catastrophes, epidemics, and the like. But it does not suffice to repair the grave damage resulting from destitution or to provide a lasting solution to a country’s needs. It is also necessary to reform international economic and financial institutions so that they will better promote equitable relationships with less advanced countries.227 The efforts of poor countries working for growth and liberation must be supported.228 This doctrine must be applied especially in the area of agricultural labor. Peasants, especially in the Third World, form the overwhelming majority of the poor.
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408. What is involved in the common good?
249. Is everything immutable in the liturgy?
583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?
16. To whom is given the task of authentically interpreting the deposit of faith?
191. How do they participate in the kingly office?
190. How does the laity participate in the prophetic office?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the promise of salvation and redemption in the midst of judgment in Micah 2:12-13 mean?
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
What is the spiritual battle mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, and how can a Christian fight it?
