Jesus said, “the poor you always have with you…” (John 12:8). He was correct. In his day the poor were seen begging for bread among the streets and highways. Jesus loved these people deeply and seemed to have a special place in his heart for them. The poor were often drawn to Jesus because he accepted them and did not treat them like they were poor. More recently we know of the so-called “untouchables” of India who populate the poorest …