
“It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen; that is the common right of humanity.” – Seneca the Elder
Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.” – Psalm 106:3
“Because anger looks to the good of justice. And if you can live amid injustice without anger, you are immoral as well as unjust.” – St. Thomas Aquinas
“We know that every effort to better society, especially when injustice and sin are so ingrained, is an effort that God blesses, that God wants, that God demands of us.” – St. Oscar Romero
“We must stand up for the right of our neighbor who is suffering from injustice. We must defend them all the more vigorously because we see Jesus present in them. Surely this is our duty because of our love for others, for His sake. We have no right to be ‘sleeping watchmen’ or dumb watch dogs. Whenever we see evil we must sound the alarm.” Bl. Charles de Foucauld
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta
“If you are desirous of practicing the beautiful virtue of charity, strive in the first place to reject every rash judgment, distrust, and unfounded suspicion of your neighbour.” – St. Alphonsus
“Dismiss all anger and look into yourself a little. Remember that he whom you are speaking is your brother, and as he is in the way of salvation, God can make him a saint in spite of his present weakness.” – St. Thomas of Villanova
“Guard against anger, but if it cannot be averted, let it be kept within bounds. For indignation is a terrible incentive to sin. It disorders the mind to such an extent as to leave no room for reason.” – St. Ambrose
“Put aside your hatred and animosity. Take pains to refrain from sharp words. If they escape your lips, do not be ashamed to let your words produce the remedy since they have caused the wounds. Pardon one another so that later on you will not remember the injury the recollection of an injury is itself wrong. It adds to our anger, nurtures our sin, and hates what is good. It is a rusty arrow and poison for the soul. It puts all virtue to flight.” – St. Francis of Paola
“Force yourself, if necessary, always to forgive those who offend you, from the very first moment. For the greatest injury or offense you can suffer from them is nothing compared to what God has forgiven you.” – St. Josemaria Escriva
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