On serving the poor…

“My little ones, never forget that the poor are Our Lord; in caring for the poor say to yourself: This is for my Jesus – what a great grace!” “Be kind, especially with the infirm. Love them well ... Oh yes! Be kind. It is a great grace God is giving you. In serving the aged, it is he himself whom you are serving.” “When you will be near the poor, give yourself wholeheartedly.” “Making the elderly happy – that is what counts!” “My little ones, we should always be cheerful, for our old people do not like long faces.” “Refuse God nothing … We must do all through love.” “To be a good Little Sister of the Poor, one must love God and the poor a great deal, and forget oneself.” “Love God very much, so that you can look after the aged well, for it is Jesus whom you care for in them.”