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“Are We Afraid To Touch the Poor?” The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine By Lianne Tiu

Last February, Pope Francis asked pilgrims at St. Peter’s Square to reflect on how to help the needy. It is true we have dropped a few coins for the poor; we have given baskets to them during Christmas season; we have donated food and clothes during disasters; and some of us have organized foundations toContinue reading ““Are We Afraid To Touch the Poor?” The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine By Lianne Tiu”

What can the poor share with the rich?, The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine By Lianne Tiu

We know the rich has much to give to the poor. And we were taken by surprise when Pope Francis told those who give others to allow themselves to receive. At UST, he said: “Become a beggar. This is what you still lack. Learn how to beg. This isn’t easy to understand… Do you knowContinue reading “What can the poor share with the rich?, The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine By Lianne Tiu”