"Tragically, in our own time, even as ostentatious wealth accumulates in the hands of the privileged few, often in connection with illegal activities and the appalling exploitation of human dignity, there is a scandalous growth of poverty in broad sectors of society throughout our world. Faced with this scenario, we cannot remain passive, much less resigned."
Offering these words on the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13), Pope Francis introduced the first-ever World Day of the Poor, to be commemorated on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 19). The complete text of the Holy Father's message is available here.
According to the message, "It is my wish that, in the week preceding the World Day of the Poor . . . Christian communities will make every effort to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance. They can invite the poor and volunteers to take part together in the Eucharist on this Sunday, in such a way that there will be an even more authentic celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, on the following Sunday."
What can we do for the Word Day of the Poor?
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