News About World Day Of The Poor
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Indian long-term commitment to World Day of the Poor
Nov 26, 2017
Communities have made long-term commitments to share resources with those in need
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World Day of Poor celebrated in some of our parishes
Nov 24, 2017
World Day of Poor celebrated in some of our parishes
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Vietnam Archdiocese marks World Day of the Poor by giving food
Nov 22, 2017
In his message for the day, Pope Francis said sharing with the poor enabled Catholics to understand the truths of the Gospel
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Pope on World Day of the Poor: They open for us the way to heaven
Nov 20, 2017
Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday – the XXXIII Sunday in Ordinary Time and the first-ever World Day of the Poor– in St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Pope Francis: The poor are our 'passport to paradise'
Nov 20, 2017
On the first World Day for the Poor, Pope Francis said caring for the needy has a saving power, because in them we see the face of Christ, and urged Christians to overcome indifference and seek ways to actively love the poor that they meet.
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Dinners, deliveries and drives: How some Catholics are serving up Thanksgiving for the poor
Nov 20, 2017
While many will gather for Thanksgiving this year around tables filled with food and family, the National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul have set out to make sure that the poor and homeless will also experience a holiday filled with community.
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Pope: Are you afraid of God? If so, you don't really know who he is
Nov 20, 2017
Pope Francis on Sunday cautioned against having a “mistaken” idea of God as harsh and punishing, saying this fear will end up paralyzing us and preventing us from doing good, rather than spreading his love and mercy.
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Taking care of the poor is an “evangelical duty”
Nov 20, 2017
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for the World Day of the Poor, which he established. The pontiff said that taking care of the poor is an “evangelical duty” for they poor are the “real riches”. He also noted that “what matters is not what we have, but what we give”.
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The poor are our ‘passport to paradise’
Nov 20, 2017
People have a basic choice in the way they live: either striving to build up treasures on earth or giving to others in order to gain heaven, Pope Francis said.
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Message of his Holiness Pope Fancis first World Day of the Poor
Nov 19, 2017
On the Feast of St Anthony, the Vatican released Pope Francis' message for the First World Day of the Poor which will be observed later this year on the 19th of November.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD