P R A Y I N G W I T H T H E C H U R C H
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That public opinion may be more aware of the problem of millions of displaced persons and refugees and that concrete solutions may be found for their often tragic situation.
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We have to recognize and acknowledge that refugees, as persons, have rights. They have a right to be reunited with their families; to have a stable, dignified occupation and to live in dwellings fit for human beings.
The number of refugees is growing elsewhere, and the resources for receiving and assisting them are inadequate It behoves us, as members of common humanity, to become aware of the thousands of displaced persons and refugees who suffer loss of their basic rights often in tragic situations. Our obligation is to ensure that their inalienable rights are guaranteed; these are inherent in every human being and do not depend on prevailing conditions or socio-political situations.
Our first commitment should be to take part in charitable initiatives, to animate and support them through our testimony of love and concern. Aside from giving assistance capable of healing the wounds of the body and heart pastoral care should also be provided. It is necessary to encourage those who are interiorly-wrecked to recover trust in themselves. Everything must be done to guarantee the rights and dignity of the families and to assure them housing facilities according to their needs.
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