I spotted a discussion on here this morning that debated whether Jesus was a socialist. This is from the Magnificat - the song that Mary supposedly sung in anticipation of his birth:
My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour ….
My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour ….
His mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
and lifted up the lowly;
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
and lifted up the lowly;
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and sent the rich away empty.
You decide. But if you can interpret the Gospels message the way many on the right do after reading that I question your powers of comprehension.
and sent the rich away empty.
You decide. But if you can interpret the Gospels message the way many on the right do after reading that I question your powers of comprehension.
The Gospels are clear that Jesus came to give good news to the poor. I think that should be the message of the Church today if they follow the teaching given to them.
Happy Christmas.
Happy Christmas.
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