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The
following quotations have been drawn from the Spiritual Writings of
St. Louise. This brief sample reveals the depth of her spirituality
and the soundness of her leadership as well as the scope and variety of
Louise's competence and experience in the major fields of human service.
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Spiritual
Guide:
Prudence
consists in speaking about important matters only and not relating
a lot of trifles that are not worth saying.
How
Good it is to trust God! Turn to Him often, as children look to
their father and mother in their needs.
One
of the most powerful reasons to induce us to love God is the conviction
we enjoy that He loves us.
Prayer:
Grant
me the grace to spend this day without offending You and without
failing my neighbor.
Social
Worker:
As
for your conduct toward the poor, may you never take the attitude
of merely getting the task done. You must show them affection; serving
them from the heart -- inquiring of them what they need; speaking
to them gently and compassionately; procuring necessary help for
them without being too bothersome or too eager.
Nurse:
In
serving the sick, you should have God alone in view. You should
not be too lenient and condescending when the sick refuse to take
remedies or become too insolent, yet you must beware of showing
either resentment or contempt in your demeanor toward them. On the
contrary, treat the sick with respect and humility, remembering
that all harshness and disdain, as well as the services and the
honor you render them, are directed to our Lord himself.
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