My dear brothers and sisters,
the purpose of my message is to honor and celebrate
what the Lord has done and is doing to serve the poor and
the needy among His children on earth. He loves His children
in need and also those who want to help. And He has created ways to
bless both those who need help and those who will give it. Our Heavenly Father hears
the prayers of His children across the earth
pleading for food to eat, for clothes to
cover their bodies, and for the dignity that
would come from being able to provide for themselves. Those pleas have reached Him
since He placed men and women on the earth. Because the Lord
hears their cries and feels your deep
compassion for them, He has from the
beginning of time provided ways for His
disciples to help. He has invited His
children to consecrate their time, their
means, and themselves to join with Him
in serving others.