In his personal life, Romero exemplified the devotional practices and sound morality of a good Christian. His prayer life inspired the admiration of his colleagues, and even his critics could not deny his profound spirituality. Like St. Basil, who lived in an institution housing the poor, Romero lived in a single room within the confines of a hospice for dying cancer patients, which gave him great credibility when he challenged society to increased identification with the poor and suffering.