Love of neighbour

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  Word of God  
 
Love one another.
Jesus; John 13:34
 


What is asked of us
is love that is mutual, that serves, that understands,
that shares in the sufferings, anxieties, and joys
of our brothers and sisters.

 
Chiara Lubich, foundress of Focolare; 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
You did it to me.
Jesus; Matthew 25:40
 


When you see your brother or sister, you see God.

 
St. Clement of Alexandria, 3rd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
As you did it to one of the least...
you did it to me.
Jesus; Matthew 25:40
 


The person who shows love and compassion
to those in any kind of affliction
is blessed not only with the virtue of good will,
but with the gift of peace.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Love one another intensely
from a pure heart.
1 Peter 1:22
 


Let the root of love be within.
From such a root, nothing but good can come.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Live in me.
Jesus; John 15:7
 


Christ must live in us
so that we may give him to others.

 
Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I was hungry
and you gave me to eat.
Jesus; Matthew 25:35
 


If you can't feed a hundred people then just feed one.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
You have been taught by God
to love one another.
cf. Thessalonians 4:9
 


As far as possible, be an element of consolation
for those around you, as soothing balm,
as our Lord was towards all those who drew near to him.

 
cf Ven. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
What you have done to the least,
you have done to me.
Jesus; Matthew 25:40
 


In this life
God feels cold and hunger
in all who are stricken with poverty.

 
St. Caesarius of Arles, 6th century

 

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