The foreigner, the fatherless, the widow

Posted on May 20, 2025 
Filed under Sydney Diocese

“As I read the Bible, I’m struck by God’s heart for the most vulnerable.

In the Old Testament, we repeatedly see God’s tender care for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow. These groups were particularly vulnerable, not just because they lacked money and possessions, but because they had lost important relationships – and the security, provision, and love these relationships bring.

Throughout the Bible, God calls his people to care for these groups of people. And today, around the world, compelled by Christ’s love, Anglican Aid’s partners are taking this to heart. …”

– Anglican Aid’s Canon Tim Swan introduces their End of Financial Year Appeal.