This resource is for parish groups to explore the Biblical foundations of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation ‘Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor’.
The condition of the poor is a cry that, throughout human history, constantly challenges our lives, societies, political and economic systems, and, not least, the Church. On the wounded faces of the poor, we see the suffering of the innocent and, therefore, the suffering of Christ himself.
Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor. (Par. 9.)
A Biblical Resource for Parish Group Discussions – in two formats:
It will help you and your group to:
Reflect on ‘Dilexi Te’ in your parish and local community.
Explore the Biblical texts that shape the key themes of poverty and the poor.
Look at images and paintings that reflect the key themes of poverty and the poor.
Discuss some suggested questions.
Take action in your parish and local community.
Divided into five sections, this resource explores different facets of poverty and the poor in Scripture, Tradition and in the world today.
Week 1 – I have loved you.
Week 2 – God chooses the poor.
Week 3 – A Church for the poor.
Week 4 – A history that continues.
Week 5 – A constant challenge.
“Just as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40.
Want to go further? Explore our: Turning Tables: A Toolkit for Scripture and Social Action.
