Diocese of Kontum publishes article on living in poverty of spirit

The Diocese of Kontum Gospel Commission published an article titled "Living the Spirit of Poverty: Free from Materialism to Serve the Lord" to help priests and pastoral communities prepare for the 2026 Year of Mission.

The article is part of a weekly series titled "Learning and Praying in the 2026 Year of Mission" based on the theme "Every Christian is a Missionary Disciple." It uses a passage from Mt 6,24 to discuss the choice between serving God and serving wealth. The text describes the spirit of poverty as a way to escape greed and material anxiety to allow more time and energy for prayer, love, and service.

The article warns that pursuing material wealth can lead to pride and the false belief that good works depend on financial ability. It also notes that missionaries face challenges in maintaining faith while avoiding negativity, pride, or discouragement caused by material failures.