Tagged: poor

Touch Jesus

by Sr. Linda Koontz Be close to the poor and to those in need, so as to touch in their flesh the wounded flesh of Jesus. Please draw near to them. —Pope Francis “The spirit of the Lord is upon me; therefore he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor!” (Lk 4:18). This...

Pray with Pope Francis for his August intentions

Pray with Pope Francis for his August intentions

Universal: That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy. Evangelization: That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbours to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society. (Vatican Radio 4-28-15)  Pope Francis said on Tuesday that poverty is the great teaching Jesus gave...

Pray with Pope Francis for his July Intentions

Pray with Pope Francis for his July Intentions

The Intention of Pope Francis for July: Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Evangelization: That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society. For us Christians, poverty is not a sociological, philosophical...

Pray with Pope Francis for his January Intentions

Pray with Pope Francis for his January Intentions

Universal: That those from diverse religious traditions and all people of good will may work together for peace. Evangelization: That in this year dedicated to consecrated life, religious men and women may rediscover the joy of following Christ and strive to serve the poor with zeal. In a private meeting last November with 120 superiors...

September intentions of Pope Francis

September intentions of Pope Francis

Mentally disabled. That the mentally disabled may receive the love and help they need for a dignified life. "The real trouble is that those most affected by [an excessive love for oneself] – which is actually a kind of mental disorder – are people who have a lot of power. Often bosses are narcissists." (Pope...