The theme proposed by Pope Leo XIV for this 10th World Day of the Poor: THE LORD IS THE REFUGE OF THE POOR (Ps 14:6)

The Holy Father reminds us that we must return to the Word of God to recognize the importance of the poor in the life of the Church.

This Word remains as relevant as ever for every generation, he tells us, because social injustice is still widespread today. The poor are the first to suffer the consequences. The absence of God no longer places people side by side in mutual respect, but rather one above the other under the sign of domination and oppression. Prejudice and indifference surround their causes.

The Church, if it is to be the Church of Christ, must be a Church that makes room for the little ones and walks in poverty alongside the poor. Christians are called not only to seek refuge in God, but also to become, in God, a refuge for others, without distinguishing between those who help and those who are helped. 

Justice and Solidarity Team, Archdiocese of Moncton