Companions on earthly pilgrimage when they become more and more of one mind in their pursuit of the Holy One do not think twice about sharing their common resources. They gladly and readily make available their food and drink with others in the party. Saint James calls dead a faith that does not share its possessions (Jas 2:14–17). Our final premise flows from all the others: understanding Gospel poverty perfectly requires a perfect conversion, a 180- degree switch from worldliness. One reason it