I can only be deeply grieved by the intense sufferings of the poor slaves and by my inability to procure some relief for them; may it please God to have pity on them (VII:523).
“Do not burden yourself with rules and practices; strengthen yourself to fulfill well those you have, especially as regards your daily actions and employments; in short, let your greatest concern be to do well what you do.” – St. Vincent de Paul...
“If only we have courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – I will pray today for fortitude, that wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit, which will enable me to overcome whatever...
“A grain of charity suffices to calm many anxieties and ease many differences.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Heavenly Father, when the opportunity to be a peacemaker comes my way, help me to accept it and show your love equally to those with...
