\nHe encouraged those who work in the shelter to “have before your eyes and your heart Jesus’ example, who for love became our servant and loved us ‘to the end,’ to the cross.”<\/p>\n
“Be joyous witnesses of the infinite charity of God,” the Holy Father stated, “and, imitating the example of the deacon St. Lawrence, consider these friends of yours a treasure more precious than your life.” <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You’re in very good company, Art.
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