“You see a great deal of distress that you are unable to relieve. God sees it also. Bear the pains of the poor together with them, doing all you can to give them whatever help they need, and remain in peace.” (SW: 396) – St. Louise de Marillac...
Even if you are ridiculed for being different from ordinary people, bless God for giving you the means of bringing down pride and trampling it underfoot (VI:130).
“Gently and imperceptibly, the angels inspire us to do good and then leave us perfectly free to do it or not.” (CCD 8:224) – St. Vincent de Paul – I am grateful, Lord, for those countless promptings to do good which come my way and the loving...
“We must learn the hard lesson of submission; and once this has been accomplished, everything that comes after will be rendered easy.” (CW 1:28) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Why do I find it so hard to completely turn my life over to you, Lord?...
