poverty

There are two kinds of poverty: material poverty and spiritual poverty.  The kids that come to St. Gregory's Youth and Community Initiative have the first but not the second kind of poverty.  They may be generally aware that they don't have as much as those 10 blocks away, but they don't dwell on it.  If anything they are thankful and excited about what is offered at St. Gregory's. Material poverty exists and can sometimes dehumanize those suffering from it, but the kids at the center remind me every morning and afternoon that material wealth is not necessary for experiencing joy.