“When we meet with things very pleasing, before yielding to the joy they elicit, let us raise our hearts to God and thank his loving mercy which sends us the consolation.” (SW: 826) – St. Louise de Marillac – So often, Lord, I turn to you with...
“Our Lord always has a share in replies which we make honestly, stating things just as they are, and He blesses them.” (CCD 4:605) – St. Vincent de Paul – When I am tempted to avoid dealing with situations directly and openly, come to my...
Was it not necessary for Christ to be humbled and brought low before man in order to get him to accept the gentle yoke of His dominion and His guidance? (II:7).
“O, my Heavenly Father, I know that these contradicting events are permitted and guided by Thy wisdom, which alone is light.” (CW 1:271) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (a few days before the death of her sick, suffering husband) – In the confusion...
