“You will practice charity better by preserving yourself to serve your neighbor for a long time than by wearing yourself out in a short time over the salvation of a few.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Dear Father, guide me when I am tempted to...
The Church has no worse enemies than priests. It is through priests that heretics have prevailed, vice has reigned, and ignorance has set up its throne among the poor people (XII:76).
“God exacts great purity of intention from those who serve him; they should guard most carefully against vain glory.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Keep far from me, Lord, the desire to be appreciated for everything I do. Instead, today I will go...
How much our hearts should be on fire with love for this ministry of assisting poor people and for devoting ourselves earnestly to it because the need is so great and God expects this of us (XII:73).
“Sooner or later, good works speak a far more advantageous language than whatever is done for ostentation and display.” – St. Vincent de Paul – O Lord, may I find true contentment in working quietly, knowing that my only true reward is in...
