I think the new name is good. Peace and social justice often had a bad connotation because people thought of it as a leftist, socialist idea. Also, this new dicastery has to work within the parameters of the Gospel. The dignity of the human person must be the aim in all circumstances.
The entire Order of Preachers should be working on this Integral Human Development project. I know my Lay Dominican Chapter is trying to organize a couple of people to look into what we can do.
Pope Francis envisions integral human development working to ensure that the economic gap between the rich and poor lessens, and looking for practical models of social integration, and fighting individualism, oppression, and anything that eats away at our soul. Our faith must be visible.
Well, roll up your sleeves.
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