This whole concept originated as a way to insure a base of Catholics for tithing..... The last thing the desperately poor around the world need...is this. Case in point for why other religions are taking hold in the most poor places. Don't bother to Flame away..(I'm turning off my mail)...but DARE to think about it....Hmmmm, another one who doesn't get it.
Puhleeeze!
God’s ways are not our ways.
As someone who grew up in such a family (large and poor), I assure you that God gives strength and grace to members of families who abandon themselves to His will.
We received many non-material blessings.