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title: "2 Luigi Orione Quotes - Famous Catholic priest (La scelta dei poveri più poveri)"
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# Luigi Orione

(1872–1940)   Catholic Priest

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Luigi Orione was a Catholic priest, best known for *La scelta dei poveri più poveri*.

## Quick Facts About Luigi Orione

Born June 23, 1872

Died March 12, 1940

Profession Catholic Priest

Notable works La scelta dei poveri più poveri

## About Luigi Orione

Luigi Giovanni Orione was an Italian priest who was active in answering the social needs of his nation as it faced the social upheavals of the late 19th century. To this end, he founded a religious institute of men. He has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

##  Quotes by Luigi Orione

> [Without Prayer nothing good is done. God's works are done with our hands joined, and on our knees. Even when we run,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/luigi-orione/without-prayer-nothing-good-is-done-god-s-works-are-done-with-our/)

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> [It is not among the palm trees that I wish to die, but among the poor who are Jesus Christ.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/luigi-orione/it-is-not-among-the-palm-trees-that-i-wish-to-die-but-among-the-poor/)

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