Www.cafod.org.uk. Scriptural texts on poverty: Luke 12:16-21 Luke 16:19-31 Acts 4:34-37 John 10:10 Luke 12:33-34 James 2:15-17 Exodus 22:22 Psalms 41:1.

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Scriptural texts on poverty: Luke 12:16-21 Luke 16:19-31 Acts 4:34-37 John 10:10 Luke 12:33-34 James 2:15-17 Exodus 22:22 Psalms 41:1 Isaiah 58:9-10 Matthew 25:40 Can you quote anything that the Bible says about wealth? Jesus was friends with rich and poor people. Much of Jesus’ teaching tells us to care for those in need and give justice to people living in poverty.

Scriptural texts on poverty: Luke 12:16-21 Luke 16:19-31 Acts 4:34-37 John 10:10 Luke 12:33-34 James 2:15-17 Exodus 22:22 Psalms 41:1 Isaiah 58:9-10 Matthew 25:40 “If you give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon.” Isaiah 58:10

Scriptural texts on poverty: Luke 12:16-21 Luke 16:19-31 Acts 4:34-37 John 10:10 Luke 12:33-34 James 2:15-17 Exodus 22:22 Psalms 41:1 Isaiah 58:9-10 “If there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don’t have enough to eat. What good is there in your saying to them, ‘God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!’ if you don’t give them the necessities of life?” James 2:15-16

Scriptural texts on poverty: Luke 12:16-21 Luke 16:19-31 Acts 4:34-37 John 10:10 Luke 12:33-34 James 2:15-17 Exodus 22:22 Psalms 41:1 Isaiah 58:9-10 Matthew 25:40 “I tell you in truth, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

A collection of documents published by the Catholic Church over the last hundred years, including teachings about political, cultural and economic issues. An important part of the Catholic faith. It addresses modern day issues in the light of faith. It inspires the work of CAFOD.

“God has made the earth and all that it contains for all to share. The earth’s goods must be divided fairly and this right of everyone to a just share comes first. All other rights must help, not block, this basic right of every human being.” On the development of peoples, Pope Paul VI, 1967

“Humanity is becoming increasingly interconnected; it is made up of individuals and peoples to whom this process should offer benefits and development.” Caritas in Veritate (42), Pope Benedict XVI, 2009

“It is not wrong to want to live better; what is wrong is a style of life, which is presumed to be better when it is directed towards 'having' rather than 'being'.” Caritas in Veritate (42), Pope Benedict XVI, 2009

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