“Duplicity is not pleasing to God and to be truly simple we should propose to ourselves no other end but to please God alone.” (CCD 4:471) – St. Vincent de Paul – Heavenly Father, I ask for a conscience that is sensitive to all the nuances of...
How I wish that the members of the Mission who are together would do everything in conjunction with one another! This is how friends act, and how much more so should two brothers who live together (V:333).
“If our abode is on Calvary, let us be assured that Jesus crucified is pleased to see us there.” (SW: 570) – St. Louise de Marillac – Lord, when I reflect on how much you were wiling to give to redeem me, the sufferings I have to endure seem so...
“When we are satisfied that we have done everything in our power for the happy issue of any affair, we should preserve our tranquility and peace, whatever may be the result.” (possibly CCD 7:400) – St. Vincent de Paul – How hard it is for me to...
