"貧しい人々が苦しむ最悪の差別は、精神的なケアの欠如です。貧しい人々の大多数は信仰に対する特別な開放性を持っています。彼らは神を必要としており、私たちは彼らに神の友情、祝福、言葉、聖礼典の祝典、そして信仰における成長と成熟の旅を提供することを怠ってはなりません。"
— Pope Francis
Simplified Meaning:
When we think about helping people who are poor, we often focus on giving them food, money, or shelter. But there's another kind of help that is just as important: caring for their hearts and souls. Many people who are poor are very open to faith and spiritual support because they often go through tough times. They need God's love, guidance, and blessings as much as anyone else. We should not ignore this need and should offer them spiritual support, like listening to their worries, praying with them, and helping them feel part of a faith community. This way, they can grow stronger not just in body, but in spirit too. For example, imagine a community center that not only provides meals but also holds weekly group prayers and discussions about hope and faith. This approach helps people feel loved and supported in all aspects of their lives.
