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Option for the Poor & Vulnerable

[UPDATED] Pope Leo XIV, in his first Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te, states, “I often wonder, even though the teaching of Sacred Scripture is so clear about the poor, why many people continue to think that they can safely disregard the poor” (paragraph 23). A fundamental responsibility of every Christian is to care for the most vulnerable in our society, and Jesus reminds us that what we do for the least of these we do for him. These exercises will help you and your families reflect on this responsibility and take action in your own community.

Option for the Poor • Generations of Faith

Individuals will be guided through a reflection on God's special concern for the poor and vulnerable.

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Blessed Are the Poor

This session explores the recurring theme from the Gospel of Luke: the poor are favored by Jesus and deserve care and attention.

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Option for the Poor: Blessed Are the Poor

This session explores the recurring theme from the Gospel of Luke: the poor are favored by Jesus and deserve care and attention.

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The Living Community • FIRE

Blessed are the Merciful

Participants will experience the meaning and the need for mercy, and will understand the basic difference between mercy and justice. • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto

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Popular Gospel Stories: The Widow • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on Mark 12:38-44.

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Popular Gospel Stories: The Rich Man & Lazarus • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on Luke 16:19-31.

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Option for the Poor: World Food Day • Generations of Faith

The purpose of World Food Day is to focus people's attention on food and to get all the world's people working together to find solutions to problems like food distribution and hunger. Use this activity to guide your family in a reflection on World Food Day (Oct 16), or any other time of year.

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Refugee Activities • Generations of Faith

Use these parish ideas to dive into issues related to refugees. Includes involvement activities, exploration activities, reflection activities, action activities, and a prayer service.

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Hunger Activities • Generations of Faith

Use these parish ideas to dive into issues related to hunger. Includes an involvement activity, an exploration activity, a reflection activity, action activities, and a prayer service.

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Option for the Poor: Scripture Activity • Generations of Faith

Use this fill-in-the-blank activity to discover Jesus' central messages about the poor.

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Who Needs You to Be Neighbor? • Generations of Faith

Read the story of the rich man & Lazarus, and for one week track all of the stories, personal experiences, news reports, and other ways you hear about people in need.

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Option for the Poor: Intergenerational Session • Generations of Faith

This all-ages experience will give participants a clear understanding of the imbalance of food distribution around the world.

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Virtue Reality: Generosity • Generations of Faith

Explore the virtue of generosity in this family activity.

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Option for the Poor: Table Prayer • Generations of Faith

This table prayer will help us remember to share our gifts with others.

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Option for the Poor: Scripture Reflections • Generations of Faith

Seven reflections focused on the Option for the Poor.

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Option for the Poor: Ritual Moments • Generations of Faith

These four ritual moments focus on knowledge, abundance, plenty and gratitude.

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Option for the Poor: Meal Ritual • Generations of Faith

This ritual reminds us that we are called to reach out to those in need.

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