“Let us patiently bear the contradictions and repugnances we encounter in the discharge of duty, since our actions are thereby rendered more agreeable to God.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Teach me, Lord, the discipline of patience, which I find...
I ask the Holy Spirit, who is nothing if not love, and who is the sacred bond of the Father and the Son, to be the soul of your leadership and the gentleness of yours words and actions (VIII:318).
“Today’s efforts will make tomorrow’s easier.” – St. Vincent de Paul – How easy it is for me to put off what is difficult and waste time on non-essentials. Lord, teach me to discipline myself and keep my priorities straight, that...
“What can shut us out from the love of Him, who will ever dwell within us through love?” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Heavenly Father, soften my heart when anger closes me off from those who have upset me. Help me to overlook and forget these...
