“The sufferings of Our Lord gave fecundity to His words, and your crosses will also give it to the holy seed you plant in hearts.” – St. Vincent de Paul. – Create in me, Lord, a compassionate heart, softened and not embittered by the sufferings...
“I beg of you to show the poor great affection.” – St. Louise de Marillac – True affection comes from respect for the whole person. Lord, grant that my service of the poor be rooted in reverence for the dignity of the human person, your special...
Je me vois bien éloigné de l’état où vous me supposez, et au contraire dans celui qui mène au fond des abîmes, si Dieu n’a pitié de moi. [hr]English...