The hymn suggestions below are either directly about poverty or social justice issues, or about recognising the dignity of all human beings no matter what their economic status.
About World Day of the Poor
This day was instituted in 2016 by Pope Francis, at the end of the Year of Mercy. It invites Christians to see people who are poor not simply as recipients of charity, but as human beings who we have an on-going relationship with, and as people who have a particular insight into the Gospel.There are no specific readings or prayers for the day - rather the ones for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time are used.
The Pope's message for the first World Day of the Poor is available here.
For 2017, the Caritas Social Action Network of England and Wales has prepared some liturgy resources.
Free-use hymns
Blest are the Poor in HeartIn Christ there is no East or West
Savior How Few There Are - Charles Wesley
The Poor as Jesus’ Bosom-Friends - Charles Wesley
Which of the Christians of Now? - Charles Wesley
I am still looking for other free-use hymns which may be suitable. If you have any suggestions, please leave a message in the Comments box at the bottom of the page.
Hymns that may still be copyright
A Touching Place - BellAbundant Life - Haugen
All are Welcome - Haugen
And They'll Know we are Christians
All are Welcome - Haugen
And They'll Know we are Christians
Beauty for Brokenness
Bread for the World
Called to Shed Light - Fawcett
Christ be our Light
Christ is our King
Come to the Water (O let all who thirst) – Foley
For the Healing of the Nations - Kaan
Gather Your People O Lord
Give me Ears
Heaven Shall not Wait - Bell / Maule
Jesus Christ is Waiting - Bell
Let Justice Roll Down Like a River - Murray / Gibson
O God who Gives the Fertile Seed - Dudley-Smith
Remember Me
Return to God - Haugen
Servant Song
Sent by the Lord am I - Maldonado
Take my Hands Lord - Rizza
Tell out my Soul
The Cry of the Poor - Foley
The Kingdom of God is Justice and Peace – Taizé
The Magnificat - various settings
There's a Spirit in the Air - Wren
Till all the Jails are Empty - Daw
Whatsoever You Do
When I Needed a Neighbour
Within the Reign of God
Bread for the World
Called to Shed Light - Fawcett
Christ be our Light
Christ is our King
Come to the Water (O let all who thirst) – Foley
For the Healing of the Nations - Kaan
Gather Your People O Lord
Give me Ears
Heaven Shall not Wait - Bell / Maule
Jesus Christ is Waiting - Bell
Let Justice Roll Down Like a River - Murray / Gibson
O God who Gives the Fertile Seed - Dudley-Smith
Remember Me
Return to God - Haugen
Servant Song
Sent by the Lord am I - Maldonado
Take my Hands Lord - Rizza
Tell out my Soul
The Cry of the Poor - Foley
The Kingdom of God is Justice and Peace – Taizé
The Magnificat - various settings
There's a Spirit in the Air - Wren
Till all the Jails are Empty - Daw
Whatsoever You Do
When I Needed a Neighbour
Within the Reign of God
You might like to consider the 'assembly' version of "Abundant Life" - Marty Haugen? I believe that one is permitted to photo-copy the 'assembly' version, but not the full score. Original is from GIA and easily obtained.
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