One of the fathers went off to the city to sell his manual work, and seeing a naked beggar, he was moved by compassion and gave him his own habit.  The poor man went and sold it.  When he heard what he had done, the old man was very annoyed and repented of having given him the habit.  That night Christ appeared to the old man in a dream: He was wearing the habit and said to the old man, "Do not grieve, for see, I am still wearing that which you have given me."

Even if you think they’ll squander it, give to all who ask.  Judge not lest ye be judged.  Show mercy and mercy will be shown to you.