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The ABCs of the Social Crusade for Love

In 1967, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, Primate 7. BE ACTIVELY COMPASSIONATE in time of
of Poland (beatified on September 12, 2021) initi- suffering. Be quick to offer consolation, counsel,
ated a pastoral program entitled Social Crusade assistance, kindness.
for Love, in ten points: 8. WORK conscientiously — others benefit from
1. RESPECT everyone — Christ resides in every- the fruits of your labor, just as you benefit from
one. Be sensitive to others — they are your broth- the labor of others.
ers and sisters. 9. BE ACTIVE in your community. Be open to the
2. THINK well of everyone — think ill of no one. poor and the sick. Share your goods. Try to see
Try to find something good even in the worst cir- the needs of those around you.
cumstances. 10. PRAY for everyone, even your enemies.
3. Always SPEAK well of others — do not cast a
slur on anyone. REPAIR any harm resulting from
an uttered word. Do not provoke strife between
people.
4. SPEAK to everyone in the language of love. Do
not raise your voice. Do not swear. Do not vex
others. Do not provoke tears. Reassure others.
Show a kind heart.
5. FORGIVE everyone everything. Do not hold
grudges. Always be the first to extend your hand
as a sign of reconciliation.
6. ACT always to your neighbor’s advantage. Do
good things to others as you would like them
done to you. Never give a thought to what others
owe you, but always to what you owe them.

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