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

Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive government?

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.

The building of a just society means overcoming every obstacle to the creation of authentic peace.

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.

The God of Exodus is the God of history and of political liberation more than he is the God of nature.

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