“A Sister of Charity’s Rule of Life should be for her what wings are to a bird– motive force without weight.” (CCD 10:79) – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, we all need direction or a rule of life. May these structures provide us with a...
“Let us accustom ourselves to entreat rather than command; to instruct more by example than by precept.” (SW:682) – St. Louise de Marillac – Heavenly Father, may my influence for good be felt more by my example than by my...
“I beg Our Lord to be pleased to renew His Spirit in you so that all your activities be His and the resulting fruits be fruits of everlasting life.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Today, Lord, I rededicate myself to You and ask for a fresh outlook on...