Vincent de Paul Quotes about Compassion

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We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.

We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.

Vincent de Paul

Heart, Compassion, People

Saint Vincent De Paul (2013). “Some Counsels Of S. Vincent De Paul : To Which Is Appended The Thoughts Of Mademoiselle Le Gras”, p.10, Read Books Ltd

Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.

Vincent de Paul

Life, Kindness, Compassion

Even convicts, with whom I have spent some time, are not won over in any other way. Whenever I happened to speak sharply to them, I spoiled everything; on the contrary, when I praised them for their resignation and sympathized with them in their sufferings; when I told them they were fortunate to have their purgatory in this world, when I kissed their chains, showed compassion for their distress, and expressed sorrow for their misfortune, it was then that they listened to me, gave glory to God, and opened themselves to salvation.

Vincent de Paul

Compassion, Suffering, Sorrow

Saint Vincent de Paul, Pierre Coste (1985). “Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Apr. 1650-July 1653”