Human history is in truth nothing but the history of the slow, uncertain, and surprising fulfillment of the Promise.

Once causes are determined, then there is talk of "social injustice" and the privileged begin to resist.

Charity is today a 'political charity.'. . . it means the transformation of a society structured to benefit a few who appropriate to themselves the value of the work of others. This transformation ought to be directed toward a radical change in the foundation of society, that is, the private ownership of the means of production.

To hope does not mean to know the future, but rather to be open, in an attitude of spiritual childhood, to accepting it as a gift.

Theology is reflection, a critical attitude. The commitment of love, of service, comes first. Theology follows; it is the second step.

Reason has, especially today, many other manifestations than philosophical ones.

In the Bible poverty is a scandalous condition inimical to human dignity and therefore contrary to the will of God.