The only remedy against loneliness is communication,
to touch someone, not only physically,
but gladly, joyfully, simply, in a friendly fashion.
It is quite easy if you really love people
but you have to love your brothers and sisters as they are.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

God wants us to look at our brothers and sisters tenderly
and love them just as they are,
because each is a child of God, who is beloved.
Our Lord paid the price for their love with his blood.

 
Ven. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

Be kind hearted to the poor, the unfortunate
and the afflicted;
give them as much help and consolation as you can.

 
St. Louis of France, 13th century

Charity gives us patience
in the face of a word or deed that injures,
and gentle strength to know how to endure
and bear with our neighbor’s shortcomings.

 
St. Catherine of Siena 14th century

The poor take the place of the Son of God
who chose to be poor.

 
St. Vincent de Paul, 17th century

Our love reaches fulfillment
when we share with one another,
not only spiritual goods, but also material goods.

 
Chiara Lubich, foundress of Focolare; 20th century

Be kind to yourself,
for you are your first neighbor.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

We must beg God to pour into our hearts
sentiments of pity and compassion for our neighbor.

 
St. Vincent de Paul, 17th century