Bishop O’Connell’s message for World Day of the Poor

BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M., HAS SHARED THIS MESSAGE for World Day of the Poor on Nov. 17.

This weekend, November 16-17, the Catholic Church throughout the world celebrates the Eighth Annual “World Day of the Poor.”  Pope Francis has chosen as its theme this year: “The prayer of the poor rises up to God (Sirach 21:5).”  I would like to add another thought to this wonderful scriptural reference for our consideration: “prayer for the poor rises up to God.”  As we reflect on the plight of the poor and the consequences of their poverty, it is altogether fitting that we, as Catholic Christians, lift up the poor in our prayer.  

Read the full message HERE.