So you are a homeless beggar?  How do you access the internet?

Here is a story about a rich man, graceseeker. He has many other projects on top of the one mentioned here. Of course, he's not only rich; he's innovative, just, generous, humble, prayerful. Enjoy!

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/this-rare-successful-australian-manufacturing-company-has-a-daily-monastic-prayer-hour/news-story/7023d67f59d00cf0cca001ce17f05e88

'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

By "the poor in spirit" is meant those who are poor in earthly desires, and desire nothing but God. These are poor in desires, but not without affection, because they live contented even in this life; and, therefore, the Lord does not say, "Theirs will be the kingdom of heaven," but "theirs is," because even in this life they are rich in spiritual blessings which they receive from God; and thus, however poor they are in temporal goods, they live content with their condition.

They are different from the rich in earthly desires, who, in the present life, whatever riches they possess, are always poor, and live discontented; for the good things of this life do not satisfy our thirst, however much they are increased; wherefore, these persons are never contented, never attaining to the acquisition of what they desire.'

St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

Poverty is one of the three Evangelical Counsels.

that was a lovely little walk in the park
:) 

Here is a story about a rich man, graceseeker. He has many other projects on top of the one mentioned here. Of course, he's not only rich; he's innovative, just, generous, humble, prayerful. Enjoy!

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/this-rare-successful-australian-manufacturing-company-has-a-daily-monastic-prayer-hour/news-story/7023d67f59d00cf0cca001ce17f05e88

Thank you for sharing! That is so edifying. What an example.

"And unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required: and to whom they have committed much, of him they will demand the more."

I think that some people are meant to have money, it is a necessity. But material wealth is the same as spiritual wealth in the sense that it is only given to you so that you can pass it to the less fortunate. It isn't really yours. It's God's. Just like any other good or talent or ability He gives us, it is meant for the good of the whole. I think there is a difference between people who are RICH, having kept much of their earnings to secure their own comforts and luxuries; and those who make money but give most of it away, leaving themselves still living a modest life. One can either give it away directly, or use it to create jobs for others, or both. Either way, it is possible to make a good living yet still remain poor personally, though it is difficult because of the herculean will power and self-denial required.

People to whom God's Providence entrusts more are under grave obligations to use it wisely. Remembering that and the scrutiny they will face on judgment day makes it much, much easier not to be envious. It should also light a fire under the rich to pray a whole lot for guidance on how to use it properly.

"The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear with hearing."

Thomas a' Kempis

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Luke 14 [33] So likewise every one of you that doth not renounce all that he possesseth, cannot be my disciple.

Mightwish to also:

1. Note "... So likewise..."
2. Ask:
 1. "What does  this '... you...' mean?"
  1. Translation check.
 2. "What has the Church said?"

Not that poverty can't be or often isn't an aid, simple observation and / or a bit of reflection should tell anyone that's been around "a minute" that it isn't necessarily good across the board.

Me personally? The less stuff that I have, the less distractions that I suffer.

Conversely, poverty can often be an exercise in 24/7 survival, comfort seeking and / or criminality.

I think that some people are meant to have money, it is a necessity. But material wealth is the same as spiritual wealth in the sense that it is only given to you so that you can pass it to the less fortunate. It isn't really yours.

or as the Word says
What do you have that you have not been given? And if it has been given, why do you glory in it, as though it were not given?
(I think that's the Douay Rheims version, not sure where psg is)
I have noticed that people who have a lot, well, not generalizing and saying all or most but a lot of them that own nice houses act like even the sidewalk and the parking spaces outside their homes (for the entire block) belong to THEM
If money makes you like that, who needs it?