I attend mass at a city centre Cathedral until recently a man in his late forties (Not RC) would stand outside the main entrance dishevelled asking for money with a beer can or a bottle in his hand or pocket. I never gave him any money but would offer to take him for a meal but he refused as he said he was too busy, on one occasion over a several year period he accepted. I had gotten to know him quite well over the years, he had been brought up in a children’s home but later in life he had reunited with his natural parents both of whom had addiction problems, who he now supported out of his begging, one Sunday I had left my wallet at home and could not park my car etc he lent me the money I so badly needed.

kevin your brother
In Christ