“He's so, so humble and really he does walk in the footsteps of St. Francis. This is a wonderful testament to the people of Boston and Fall River. Cardinal O'Malley is really a great leader even though people don't always see that.”
Rev. Rodney Thibault
“Financial aid is a legacy and a justice due to the poor that our Lord Jesus Christ acquired for us. It is not a virtue for the rich to give to the poor - it is an simple act of justice.”
St. Francis of Assisi (Earlier Rule 9)
“We should not think of money as having any greater usefulness than stones.”
St. Francis of Asissi (Earlier Rule 8)
“Whoever comes to you, friend or foe, thief or robber, let them be received with kindness.”
St. Francis of Assisi (Earlier Rule 7)
“Do not be disturbed or angered at another's sin or evil, rather, spiritually help the one who has sinned as best you can, because those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.”
St. Francis of Assisi (Earlier Rule 5)
“Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope, and perfect charity, sense and knowledge, Lord, that I might carry out Your holy and true command.”
St. Francis of Assisi (The Prayer Before the Crucifix
“Every woman and every man is God the Father's wife when the faithful soul is joined to our Lord Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.”
St. Francis of Assisi (Letter to the Faithful I
