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“Poverty in the world is a scandal. In a world where there is so much wealth, so many resources to feed everyone,

“Poverty in the world is a scandal. In a world where there is so much wealth, so many resources to feed everyone, it is unfathomable that there are so many hungry children, that there are so many children without an education , so many poor persons .” Pope Francis, 2013.

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“Poverty in the world is a scandal. In a world where there is so much wealth, so many resources to feed everyone,

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  1. “Poverty in the world is a scandal. In a world where there is so much wealth, so many resources to feed everyone, it is unfathomable that there are so many hungry children, that there are so many children without an education, so many poor persons.” Pope Francis, 2013

  2. Anti Poverty week is a time to consider our brothers and sisters who do not enjoy the freedoms of life as we do. Things such as: DOCTORS OR HOSPITALS FOOD MEDICINE 7.6 million children die before their 5th birthday 390 000 children infected with HIV in one year 870 million people are ‘food insecure’

  3. SCHOOL 61 million children unable to access education WATER EDUCATION 783 million without access to clean drinking water

  4. Preferential option for the poor teaches us to work with the poorest people towards a fairer society.

  5. Where all people have a fair share of the gifts of God’s creation.

  6. All of us here have access to more resources than 80% of the world

  7. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses to help? (1 John 3:17)

  8. “We are all really responsible for each other.” Pope John Paul II

  9. “Poverty today is a cry. We all have to think if we can become a little poorer, all of us have to do this. How can I become a little poorer in order to be more like Jesus, who was the poor Teacher?” Pope Francis, 2013

  10. Pope Francis’ words and choices remind us to be humble…

  11. His choices remind us to think of the poor He sold two motorbikes he was given and donated the money to the poor. Living in simpler apartments instead of the usual palace for Popes Deciding not to wear fancy and expensive clothes and accessories just because it was expected.

  12. Pope Francis has shown solidarity with the poor. Riding the bus with everyone else while he lived in Argentina He visited families in the favelas of Sao Paulo. Riding in smaller cars rather than limousines

  13. Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. Mark 10:21-22 

  14. Humilityhelps us remember: To focus on what is important To work to help others

  15. Together we have already done some great things!

  16. With your support to Caritas, communities like these have been helped!

  17. Together, we can build a more just and fair world.

  18. We can still do more!

  19. Proverbs 19:17  He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.

  20. Remember: Shoes • Aware Compassionate • Computers • Clothes Just Kind • Popularity Caring • Thankful • Status • Phones Generous • Money • ‘Stuff’ Humble

  21. A PRAYER Prayer for the poor by Mother Theresa Make us worthy, Lord, to serve those people throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands, this day, their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give them peace and Joy. Amen

  22. Picture Credits: Slide 3: Caritas Australia Slide 4: Caritas Australia Slide 5: Caritas Australia, http://www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au/index.php/about-homelessness/fact-sheets Slide 6: Caritas Australia Slide 7: Paul Jeffrey for Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Australia, Paul Jeffrey for Caritas Internationalis Slide 8: Caritas Australia Slide 9: http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/33551/slide_33551_308918_free.jpg?1362319752000 Slide 10: Caritas Australia Slide 11: AFP http://www.smh.com.au/world/comfortable-win-for-pope-francis-whose-thoughts-turned-to-poor-during-final-vote-20130317-2g8ry.html Slide 12: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02541/pope-francis_2541160b.jpg Slide 13: CNS, http://d2jkk5z9de9jwi.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/domus_thisone-440x275.jpg https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQO9V3I13GcUaDonoBxJxFF7QoEu5zdih93JVrqNiQYLbh3hCgNgA AFP / ALBERTO PIZZOLI, http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/06/29/1226671/949760-vatican-pope-mass-harley.jpg Slide 14: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ls4NX0z2IaQ/Ue23qix18FI/AAAAAAAALRM/R-0bHEemkyE/s400/Pope+in+Rio.jpg Reuters, http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/3/15/1363378203376/Pope-Francis-on-bus-010.jpg Slide 15: http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/33551/slide_33551_308815_free.jpg?1362319752000 Slide 17: Caritas Australia Annual Report 2012 Slide 18: Caritas Australia Annual Report 2012 Slide 19: Paul Jeffrey for Caritas Internationalis. Caritas Australia, Cindy Godden, Richard Wainwright, Slide 20: Caritas Australia, Paul Jeffrey for Caritas Internationalis, Cindy Godden, Wayne Quilliam Last updated August 2013

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