On Saturday March 16 2013, Pope Francis told reporters: "How I would love a Church that is poor and for the poor." On March 21 2103, The United States House of Representatives passed Paul Ryan's budget. Last summer, a group of Roman Catholic Sisters, Nuns On The Bus, literally got on a bus and traveled to nine States to to protest the devastating effects Representative Paul Ryan's budget would have on the elderly, low-income families and those dependent on Medicare and Medicaid. One of the reasons the Sisters were upset is because Rep. Ryan said his budget reflected Catholic social teaching. They disagreed.
Catholic Bishops have expressed their concern about the Ryan budget just passed by the House because of the cuts to social programs while increasing tax cuts for the rich. Sister Marge Clark would like Pope Francis to write to Rep. Ryan. Perhaps Pope Francis could explain to Rep. Ryan that the Jesus they follow said sell what you have and give to the poor, not keep what you have, get as much as you can and take from the poor!
"Holy Mary, Mother of Creation,
bless us that we may experience God as Love
in praise of all creatures, in love of all of creation. Amen."
Father Michael Adams - www.livingrosaries.org
Peace and Blessing!
Sister Pat, FMT
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