There is but one love of Jesus, as there is but one person in the poor -- Jesus. We take vows of chastity to love Christ with undivided love; to be able to love him with undivided love we take a vow of poverty which frees us from all material possessions, and with that freedom we can love him with undivided love, and from this vow of undivided love we surrender ourselves totally to him in the person who takes his place.

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of undivided love towards Jesus Christ and the poor. It suggests that there is only one love of Jesus, just as there is only one person manifested in the poor - Jesus himself. The vow of chastity is seen as a means to love Christ with an undivided heart, which is complemented by the vow of poverty, freeing the individual from material possessions. By letting go of these possessions, the individual can fully devote themselves to loving Jesus without any distractions. Finally, the quote emphasizes surrendering to Jesus by seeing him in every person who takes his place.

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