We must love our neighbor as being made in the image of God and as an object of His love.
Vincent de PaulNever betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.
Vincent de PaulAn honorable man would never abandon his friend in time of need, especially if they were in a foreign country. Why? For fear of acting like a coward or of being boorish. I repeat, I admire the fact that, those persons have, through human respect, more courage than Christians and priests have, through charity or through their good intentions.
Vincent de PaulIn this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God.
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