- Blessed are you who listen to your patients, especially those with constant complaints, for you possess the ears of Christ.
- Blessed are you who see the hurts of your patients, especially those overlooked by others, for you possess the eyes of Christ.
- Blessed are you who speak kindly to your patients, especially those plagued by fear or anger, for you possess the mouth of Christ.
- Blessed are you who touch your patients gently, especially those bruised by insensitivity, for you possess the hands of Christ.
- Blessed are you who think prayerfully of your patients, especially those alone and discouraged, for you possess the mind of Christ.
- Blessed are you who show love to your patients, especially those with chronic illness, for you possess the heart of Christ.
- Blessed are you who walk tirelessly to your patients, especially those with repeated calls, for you possess the feet of Christ.
- Blessed are you who persevere in your ministry, especially with compassion to all patients, for you possess the healing presence of Christ, and yours is the kingdom of heaven.
(Caring for the Sick and Elderly; A Parish Guide by Sr. Marie Roccapriore MPF)