World Day of the Poor. Sunday 19 November
"A great river of poverty is traversing our cities and swelling to the point of overflowing." Every Christian is called to become "personally involved' in the struggle against it. Pope Francis (2023) World Day of the Poor Message
Read the complete message from Pope Francis HERE
A Prayer to the Creator
Lord, Father of our human dignity
you created all human beings equal in dignity:
Pour forth into our hearts a fraternal spirit
and inspire in us a dream of renewed encounter,
dialogue, justice and peace.
Move us to create healthier societies
and a more dignified world.
A world without hunger, poverty, violence and war.
May our hearts be open
to all the peoples and nations of the earth.
May we recognise the goodness and beauty
that you have sown in each of us,
and thus forge bonds of unity, common projects
and shared dreams.
Amen
(Pope Francis encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti)
Resources
Homily Notes for this Sunday including the scriptures for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time HERE
Caritas Aotearoa have a comprehensive range of supporting resources on their website HERE
Te Kahu o te Ora - A consistent ethic of life. Read the chapter on Poverty pp.35-37 HERE