In Reply to: Re: Saint Francis posted by CB on January 14, 2006 at 09:09:22:
You say, When one advocates for the poor, there are always political implications ....How we go about doing the empowerment, economic enfranchisement, and social reconciliation of the poor and other outcasts can be political, social, and/or purely charitable.
Your comments are well thought out & you've obviously studied this subject in great depth, but yes, it would be best to avoid political discussion & focus on the 'purely charitable' aspects of St. Francis' life & theology as regards the poor. Thanks!