We are called to draw near to the poor,
to encounter them, to meet their gaze,
to embrace them and to let them feel the warmth of love
that breaks through their solitude.

 
Pope Francis

When you see your brother (sister) you see God.

 
St. Clement of Alexandria, 3rd century

Because you have sinned,
you should be compassionate to others
when they fall.

 
St. Bernadine of Siena,15th century

Mercy is a loving disposition
toward all those who suffer distress.

 
St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century

Those who are humble and peaceable
banish anger and hatred for their enemies,
from their heart.

 
St. Catherine of Siena 14th century

The needs of our neighbor are the needs of us all.

 
Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, 20th century

By loving your neighbor, you cleanse your eyes,
so you can see God.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

To support one another in the things of the spirit
is the true sign of good will between brothers,
of loving kinship and sincere affection.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century