**The more poverty we have, the higher our taxes, the bigger our government, the greater dependence people have on government.**
This may be true today, and it probably was for the rich in the time of Jesus.
But this poverty is speaking to answering a call to following Jesus in a religious vocation. Please read it again. Then read the examples posted.
I guess it is how you define poverty.
Even priests, bishops, cardinals, monks, nuns, and other clergy members, and Church employees are provided with food, shelter, paychecks, healthcare, and retirement benefits.
Thank you for the scripture . I am blessed to have found The Lord and I am here to serve him.