Resolution - 86.03
Love of Preference for the Poor

Whereas, "As Christians, we are called to follow Jesus by identifying with the victims of injustice, by analyzing the dominant attitudes and structures that cause human suffering and by actively supporting the poor and oppressed in their struggles"; and

Whereas, In 1985, at the 65th Annual National Convention of The Catholic Women's League of Canada we pledged through resolution to adopt and promulgate A Preferential Option for the Poor in order to be marked by an inseparable service of faith and justice; and

Whereas, The one-year commitment to undertake the study, promotion and implementation of the social teachings of the church in Canada and the universal church within all the standing committees of the Catholic Women's League has scarcely started; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the national council of The Catholic Women's League of Canada, in 66th annual national convention assembled, renews and extends its commitment to a love of preference for the poor within the League and its standing committees as an on-going continuous commitment expressed through prayer, social awareness, witness, leadership, social advocacy, involvement and action.