The Life of St. Francis de Sales


THE NEEDS OF THE NEIGHBOR


"Francis would endorse the sentiment expressed in the final line of the dramatic musical, Les Miserables: "To love another person is to see the face of God." Matthew 25 makes it abundantly clear to us Christians that Jesus has identified with his people, especially with the needy among us. It is therefore clear that when we hear their cry, it is his will for us that we respond with zeal and energy in addressing their need. For de Sales, 'The culmination of love for the heavenly Father's divine goodness consists in perfect love of our brothers and companions. For to love our neighbor in charity is to love God in man and man in God.' (Treatise, Book 10, ch.2)

Do you wish to know God's will for you? See that needy or hurting or wronged or oppressed person there? Respond!"

Taken From:
GOD AND THE HUMAN FAMILY: A SALESIAN PERSPECTIVE;
An Exposition of the Oblate-Salesian Charism
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