Global - Pope Francis announces November 19 as the World Day of the Poor
(Nov-2017)
Pope Francis has named Nov. 19 the 1st World Day of the Poor. He says, "The poor are not a problem: they are a resource from which to draw as we strive to accept and practise in our lives the essence of the Gospel." This pastoral aid includes a homily help, Prayer of the Faithful, a sample bulletin announcement, parish activity ideas, and more. This new resource supplements efforts of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to support the work of over 200 anti-poverty organizations around the country. Read more...
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