“One thing is wanting – works of charity. The blessing of the poor is the blessing of God. Let us go to the poor.” – Bl. Frederic Ozanam – Heavenly Father, enliven my faith so I can see you in those who are suffering.
The Christian spirit consists in not pretending anything, but rather in being very sincere, making one’s words and works correspond to one’s thoughts (XIIIa:163).
“The sick were brought to Our Lord to be cured, like that poor man with the palsy whom they let down through the roof. Is not this what you do in hospitals?” – St. Vincent de Paul – Sometimes in the routine activities of my day, I fail to see...
“We must always do things with the greatest possible simplicity.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Grant me, Lord, the ability to speak and act candidly, acknowledging the contributions of others whenever possible.
