Remember, it is the poor that you serve, that it is their money you are using...
Author: St. Louise de Marillac It is not enough to visit the poor and to provide for their needs; one\'s heart must be totally purged of all self-interest...
Author: St. Louise de Marillac God did not relieve us of the need to earn our bread simply to give us a life of ease. He did so in order that we might work ever harder in imitation of His Son.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac If we forget for a moment that the poor are the members of Jesus Christ, we will inevitably serve them with less gentleness and love.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac If you realized how fortunate you are to be in a place where everything contributes to your sanctification, you would praise God continually for having chosen you for this work.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac Speak to God with great simplicity and familiarity. Do not be concerned whether or not you receive any consolation; God wants only our hearts.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac The least esteemed by men are perhaps the best loved by God
Author: St. Louise de Marillac When someone does you the honour of asking your advice, answer with great humility.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac The desire to love God and the practice of that love make all things marvellously sweet!
Author: St. Louise de Marillac Let us truly love each other in Him, but let us love him in each other since we are His.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac When I am accomplishing some good deed, I shall develop the habit of calling to mind the belief that God and His angels are watching me.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac Ask God to put us in the disposition to listen and to endure all that is said for or against us so that none of it troubles us.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac You are well aware that changes are always difficult, and that it takes time to learn new ways of serving the poor skillfully and well.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac If we want to please our good God,we must not look so much to what we want to do but to what He wants us to do.
Author: St. Louise de Marillac Remember... it is for the accomplishment of His will that you must work...as would an ambassador for a King. All must be done with gentleness of heart and humility.
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