Well for some folks the Pope's words and format may be an eye opener. I am thinking of the Newt Grignich RC's of this world. Many who are not well versed on the history of Social Justice currents that continually despite storms and blockages run throughout the intellectual and heart center waters of the church. Yes - you can sit down and eat with someone not of your means and Lordy Lordy you will receive a blessing! Imagine that Mrs. Gringich.
For those of us who already know this and have gone beyond doing a good work for a day it's small sweet potatoes.
We all our poor in some way- many invisibly so like Jacob Marley.
The idea of suffering is key on multiple levels.
The only good I can find is that it can be a weird gift to become a true human sibling.
Give me a human who as suffered greatly and many times they become a font of wisdom for me. And in my own life my vision becomes clearer. I.E. "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"
The Pope signals the problem with words in our society.