“I am satisfied to sow in tears if I may reap in Joy.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Thank you, Lord, for the sorrows and pain in my life that help me to share more fully in your Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
Abandon yourself to God’s paternal embrace in the hope that He Himself will accomplish in you what He expects of you and will bless whatever you do for Him. Therefore keep your heart ready to receive peace and joy of the Holy Spirit (V:166).
“Trust our Lord to be your efficiency.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Sometimes, I pride myself on my ability to “make things happen”. Remind me, Lord, that any success I have comes from you who are its source.
“I beg you to consider all things in the designs of Providence and, while humbly and carefully doing your share to contribute to success, leave the rest to the good pleasure of God.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, the real test of faith is to...