“Remember, roses cannot be gathered except amid thorns.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, it has been said that we appreciate most those things for which we work the hardest. May no fear of obstacles deter me from doing your will...
It is not enough to do good, to give alms… we must in addition do it in the Spirit of Our Lord, in the way Our Lord did it on earth, and purely for the glory of God (XI:389).
“We should overcome our sensitiveness, paying little attention as to whether we are addressed or not, or to the degree of affability with which we are treated, but let us try to gain all hearts by cordiality and support.” – St. Louise de Marillac...
