“Why should others be more persistent in persuading me to trifles than I in adhering to that which I know is right?” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Sometimes, adhering to what I know to be a right course of action may require a great deal of...
“Pride is a most pernicious vice, and the more to be dreaded as we are strongly inclined to it by nature.” (CCD 11:45) – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, I thank you for loving and sustaining me in spite of my foolish pride, which tempts me to...
As far as poverty is concerned the Church instructs that, after using what they need for food and clothing, they should give the surplus to the poor (V:320).
“Be at peace and continue working as you have always done; the trouble you have already taken will not be lost. You know that after the rain comes the sunshine.” (SW: 362) – St. Louise de Marillac – Dear Lord, when there doesn’t seem to...
