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JamesMartinSJ316 karma

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

JamesMartinSJ314 karma

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.

JamesMartinSJ306 karma

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.

JamesMartinSJ299 karma

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

JamesMartinSJ249 karma

Oh large international economic structures mainly.