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The World Day of the Poor invites Catholics to recognize Christ in those who are poor, vulnerable and suffering. Drawing on the Catechism and Catholic social teaching, this Catechism Corner explores how charity, justice, the dignity of every human person and the works of mercy are essential to Christian discipleship and the Church’s mission of evangelization.

The understanding of love, sexuality, fidelity and human dignity that children receive during their formative years can become part of the foundation upon which they later approach the vocation of marriage and family life.

The Holy Triduum invites us not merely to remember these events, but to enter into them. Through the sacraments — especially the Eucharist — we participate in Christ’s saving death and Resurrection and receive the grace that flows from them.