“I am satisfied to sow in tears if I may reap in Joy.” (CW 1:335) – 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.
“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.
There are some persons who are content with everything and others who are scarcely content with anything. These latter need patience to bear with themselves (III:616).
“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.” (CCD 7:390) – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, the real test of...
