Friday of Lent Week 5

“Deem him a man of God, who constantly takes upon himself the lot of want, being moved by great compassion. He who does good to the poor finds God his provider. He who suffers want for His sake finds Him to be a great treasure. God does not need anything, only He rejoices when anyone satisfies or honors His image for His sake” (from The Mystical Treatises of Isaac of Niniveh, Homily 5, 68).