Love of neighbour

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Blessed is the one
who cares for the poor and the weak.
Psalm 41:1
 


If you care for such,
you have understanding of Jesus who said:
‘I was hungry, thirsty, naked, a traveler, sick, in prison’...
The Lord will deliver you in the evil day.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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Whatever you did
for one of these least brothers of mine,
you did for me.
Jesus; Matthew 25:40
 


Do not turn your back on the poor,
for they are Christ.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
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Do not be haughty,
but associate with the lowly.
Romans 12:16
 


Seek the friendship of those most in need.

 
St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century

 
 
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Whoever would be great among you
must be your servant.
Matthew 20:26
 


Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant;
look for Christ Our Lord in everyone.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
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Blessed is he that considers the poor.
Psalm 41:1
 


There is a terrible hunger for love.
We all experience that in our lives - the pain, the loneliness.
We must have the courage to recognize it.
The poor you may have right in your own family.
Find them. Love them.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Whoever would be great among you
must be your servant.
Jesus; Mark 10:43
 


Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant;
look for Christ Our Lord in everyone.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
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If we love one another God dwells in us.
1 John 4:13
 


Kindness has converted more people than zeal and eloquence.
We will never know just how much good
a simple smile can do.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
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The Son of man came
to seek and to save the lost.
Luke 19:10
 


We have been called to heal wounds,
to unite what has fallen apart,
and to bring home those who have lost their way.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 12th century

 

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