“The sick were brought to Our Lord to be cured, like that poor man with the palsy whom they let down through the roof. Is not this what you do in hospitals?” – St. Vincent de Paul – Sometimes in the routine activities of my day, I fail to see...
“We must always do things with the greatest possible simplicity.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Grant me, Lord, the ability to speak and act candidly, acknowledging the contributions of others whenever possible.
“We must generously accept our inability to act, when it pleases God that this should happen.” – St. Louise de Marillac – When I am forced to remain inactive, Lord, keep me patient and calm in my waiting, knowing that this, too, pleases...
Great prudence is required in order not to offend anyone and great charity and humility must be exercised so as to truly edify the congregation (VI:344).