Poverty keeps us humble.
Poverty keeps us aware of the constant need in the world, and our duty to fill it.
Poverty keeps us in touch with the needy, and the problems that truly need solving.
Poverty helps us love, because we focus on others instead of ourselves. We receive help, and so can become better at giving it.
It is a shame that the pope resides in a palace, while millions starve.
It is a shame when a pastor, preacher or minister possesses more than the poorest member of the church.
It is a shame when any member of the church goes hungry.
It is a shame that many poor people know from experience that the church will not give them help, so they don‘t bother to ask.
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