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alla grande tradizione della Chiesa contro gli influssi esercitati dalla musica
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directly affecting the lives of the poor - the faithful, especially the laity,
enjoy broad freedom of activity. No one can claim to speak "officially" in the
name of the entire lay faithful, or of all Catholics, in matters freely open to
discussion.5 On the other hand, all Catholics, and indeed all men and women,
are called to act with purified consciences and generous hearts in resolutely
promoting those values which I have often referred to as "non-negotiable".
Caritas Internationalis, then, is called to work in converting people's hearts in
openness towards all our brothers and sisters, so that everyone, in full respect
for his or her freedom and in the full acceptance of his or her personal
responsibilities, may always and everywhere act for the common good, gen-
erously giving the best of himself or herself in the service of his or her
brothers and sisters, particularly those in greatest need.
It is within this greater horizon, then, and in close collaboration with the
Church's Pastors who are ultimately responsible for her witness of charity,6
that the national Caritas agencies are called to continue their vital witness to
the mystery of God's healing and transforming love made manifest in Jesus
Christ. The same holds true for Caritas Internationalis, which can rest assured
that it will enjoy the assistance and support of the Holy See - particularly
through the competent dicastery, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum - as it
strives to carry out its mission.
Dear friends, as I entrust these thoughts to your reflection, I once more
thank you for your generous efforts in the service of our brothers and sisters
in need. To you, to your co-workers and to all engaged in the vast network
of Catholic charities, I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of
strength and peace in the Lord.
5 Cfr. Gaudium et Spes, 43; 88. 6 Cfr. Deus Caritas Est, 32.