“In the name of God, Sir let your trust in God be greater than it is! Let him steer your little boat. If it be useful and pleasing to him, he will save it from shipwreck and there will be no danger that the multitude and size of other craft will cause it to be...
“God’s work is accomplished little by little and almost as it were, imperceptibly, and His Spirit is neither violent nor unreasonable.” (CCD 2:257) – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, teach me how to be patient with myself, especially when I...
May this same Lord be pleased to enlighten us with His Spirit so we can see the darkness of our own mind and submit it to those whom He has designated to guide us (VI:408).
“He knows all our weakness and the failings of our hearts. As a father pities his own children, he pities us, and has himself declared that he never will forsake the soul that confides in his name.” (CW 1:398) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton –...
