World Day of the Poor
The poor have a privileged place in God's heart. As a Father, he takes care of those who need it most: the poor, the marginalized, the suffering, the forgotten. But no one is excluded from his heart, because before him we are all poor and needy. We are all beggars, because without God we would be nothing. God will never abandon us or leave us unanswered.
In this year dedicated to prayer, Pope Francis encourages us to listen to the prayer of the poor, becoming aware of their presence and their need. It is a propitious occasion to carry out initiatives that concretely help those most in need.
To know how to stop, to approach, to give a little attention, a smile, a caress, a word of consolation... Our solidarity and the sign of Christian charity must reach everyone.