World Day of the Poor was established in 2016 by Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter Misericordia et Misera at the closing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. He asked the whole Church to observe this special day on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time as an opportunity to “renew the face of the Church as she perseveres in her perennial activity of pastoral conversion and witness to mercy.”
This seventh World Day of the Poor has as its theme “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor.” (Tobit 4:7)
Pope Francis begins his message for the Day by stressing that “a great river of poverty is traversing our cities and swelling to the point of overflowing; it seems to overwhelm us, so great are the needs of our brothers and sisters who plead for our help, support and solidarity.”
Read the Message of Pope Francis here
La Jornada Mundial de los Pobres fue instaurada en 2016 por el Papa Francisco en su Carta Apostólica Misericordia et Misera en la clausura del Año Jubilar de la Misericordia. Pidió a toda la Iglesia que observara este día especial en el 33º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario como una oportunidad para “renovar el rostro de la Iglesia mientras persevera en su perenne actividad de conversión pastoral y testimonio de la misericordia.”
Esta séptima Jornada Mundial de los Pobres tiene como lema “No vuelvas tu rostro a nadie que sea pobre”. (Tobías 4, 7)
El Papa Francisco comienza su mensaje para la Jornada subrayando que “un gran río de pobreza atraviesa nuestras ciudades y se hincha hasta desbordarse; parece desbordarnos, tan grandes son las necesidades de nuestros hermanos y hermanas que suplican nuestra ayuda, apoyo y solidaridad.”
Lea el Mensaje del Papa Francisco aquí
On this, her last day on earth, Catherine spoke with each sister individually, giving each “her blessing and a parting advice” as noted by Sister Mary Sullivan. Her brother James, his wife and two young daughters visited in the afternoon, as did several of Catherine’s priest friends. All day long the sisters kept vigil until her death just before 8:00 pm. The following morning Sister M. Ursula Frayne sent a brief announcement of her death to the foundations outside of Dublin.
She spent the early years of her religious life at St. Michael’s Convent, Belvedere and in 1904 was assigned to St. Bride’s Academy, teaching student teachers and senior students. Four years later she was transferred to Sacred Heart Convent in St. Lawrence, where she endeared herself to both students and parents. Upon her return to Belvedere in 1910 she took on the responsibilities of superior and novice mistress.
