What can the Bible tell us about poverty and social justice today? Use our parish group discussion guide on Pope Leo's - ‘Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor’. Read our articles on how Jesus turns the tables on the wealthy and powerful by re-considering the parables and a new economy of life in God.
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Use our parish group discussion guide on Pope Leo’s – ‘Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor’.
Read our articles on how Jesus turns the tables on the wealthy and powerful by re-considering the parables and a new economy of life in God.
This resource is for parish groups to explore the Biblical foundations of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation ‘Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor’.
David McLoughlin starts by looking at the wider context of Roman Occupation in Ancient Palestine. He uncovers rampant extortion and manipulation of the economy by the powerful, at the expense of the poor.
David McLoughlin selects some key parables of Jesus to show how he exposes corruption at the heart of state and Temple leadership in their oppression of the poor.
David McLoughlin explores the two places in John's Gospel which refer to Judas' role as the keeper of the common purse or box. But why was a common fund set up and who actually benefitted?
