JamesMartinSJ

Oh good one. I think pride. Everyone gives that a pass it seems.

Oh I think that we really need to reach out to them more, with, as the Catechism says, "respect, compassion and sensitivity." We must listen to their experiences more carefully as well. And as for Communion, we wee taught that when someone presents himself or herself in line you always give them Communion--you never know the state of their soul! So you don't turn away. Even someone whom you suspect is not "worthy" may have just gone to confession. As the Pope said, the sacraments are not for the perfect, but for all of us.

Oh good question. First, financial donations are important. Second, working against structures that keep them poor. Third, knowing them and loving them, as individuals, not just objects of charity.

I was excited to see that. But who knows? If he asks, I'll accept! :)

Oh large international economic structures mainly.