Day 21. Admonition 18

Of Compassion Toward One’s  Neighbour Blessed is the one who has as much compassion for their neighbour in their frailty, as they would wish to receive from them when they, too, are frail. (Cfr. Gal 6:2; Mt 7:12).

Gal 6:2 Help carry each other's burdens. In this way you will follow Christ's teachings Matthew 7:12 Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you. That is [the meaning of] Moses' Teachings and the Prophets.  (God’s Word Translation) Christianity is a reciprocal/mutual religion, or is meant to be. Francis stresses this in every Admonition; human beings are social beings; Christians are called to perfect Society, to the degree that God works through them to this end. If we expect others to be compassionate with us then we must also be as compassionate with them.