7/20 The palaces of the Church should be hospitals and nurseries for those who have fallen by the wayside and are perishing." He made a long pause, plainly overcome by the thought that was in him, and nervous how best to express it. I have lived in shame and hypocrisies too long to be able to help others; but my action with those women, sisters of mine, shows me that the better way is easy to find. To those who believe in Jesus and his gospel there can be no other relation between man and man than the relation of affection. Love alone is stronger than sin--stronger than death. I therefore say to the rich among you that it is their duty to do what I have done and am doing. |