A day lived without doing something good for others is a day not worth living.

The success of love is in the loving - it is not in the result of loving.

God gives us things to share, God doesn't give us things to hold.

Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity. The right to life does not depend, and must not be contingent, on the pleasure of anyone else, not even a parent or sovereign. ... You must weep that your own government, at present, seems blind to this truth.

Our life of contemplation shall retain the following characteristics: —missionary: by going out physically or in spirit in search of souls all over the universe. —contemplative: by gathering the whole universe at the very center of our hearts where the Lord of the universe abides, and allowing the pure water of divine grace to flow plentifully and unceasingly from the source itself, on the whole of his creation. —universal: by praying and contemplating with all and for all, especially with and for the spiritually poorest of the poor.

If we were able to see God's image in our neighbor, do you think weapons and generals would be needed?

People who really want help may attack you if you help them. Help them anyway.