“Affability and meekness are very powerful virtues in gaining souls to God.” (CCD 11:57-58) – St. Vincent de Paul – Heavenly Father, today, I will try to be pleasant and gentle with those who are suffering, remembering how patient and forgiving...
“Continue to be edification to the neighbor, the consolation of the afflicted and the solace of the sick.” (SW: 601) – St. Louise de Marillac “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, and rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm...
While Christ recommends the simplicity of a dove He tells us to have the prudence of a serpent as well… this means that we should speak and behave with discretion (Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission II:5).
“Condescension in evil or dangerous matters is not a virtue; it is a weakness and a disorder.” (CCD 11:59) – St. Vincent de Paul – Be present, Lord, when my desire to be thought well of tempts me to take the easy way out and not challenge what...
