Option for and with the Poor and Vulnerable. The Gospel calls Christians to have special concern for people living in poverty to speak for the voiceless, defend the defenseless, and stand beside the poor to discover the justice of their requests and to help satisfy them. Those with the greatest need especially require the greatest response. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers. Work is an expression of our dignity and of our involvement in God's creation.
People have a right to decent work, fair wages, and private property.
The economy exists to serve people, not vice versa. Care for God's Creation. Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God's creation. The mushroom workers of El Comite de Apoyo a los Trabajadores campaign for healthier conditions, decent wages and environmental justice.