“We must submit to all that God wants from us and from those belonging to us; therefore, give yourself once more to Him to be entirely, with all that belongs to you, under the conduct of the Divine Providence.” (SW 413) – St. Louise de Marillac...
“May God increase your strength and may he make you share more and more in his spirit.” (CCD 6:336) – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, no matter how busy my day, I will make space for reflective silence.
By binding yourself entirely to God, Our Lord will bind Himself to you more closely than ever and will be your strength in weakness, your joy in sorrow and your steadfastness in times of indecision (VII:310).
“To enjoy we must love; and to love we must sacrifice.” (CW 2:161) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Sometimes loving you, Lord, demands sacrifice. Grant me the strength to give without counting the cost.
