That's what our Rules engage us to do, to help poor persons, our lords and masters.

He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.

Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another . . .

Practice humility and patience.

There are good, God-fearing persons who still fall into certain faults, and it is better to bear with them than to be hard on them.

Make an effort to serve good bread and good meat and not to sell the better wine so as to serve what is inferior.

(1) Be convinced that exactness in rising is one of the most important practices in the Company and that as the day begins so the rest of the day continues; (2) give yourselves sincerely to God on going to bed in the evening, asking Him for the strength to overcome yourselves in the morning and to obey His voice without delay.