“While I warn you of your faults, my own come before my eyes!” – St. Vincent de Paul – Whenever I must correct anyone, Lord, keep before me my own faults and let me do it in the same way I myself would like to be treated.
“Let us leave to God our justification.” – St. Louise de Marillac – When I am unjustly criticized, instead of becoming defensive about it, I will leave the justification to you, Lord.
The poor are our portion, and now that they are coming to us, driven out by the hardships of war, which is emptying the countryside, it seems that we are more obliged to work for their salvation in the present affliction in the place where they are now (IV:392).
“God is very good to tolerate me!” – St. Vincent de Paul – How long will it take, Lord, for me to realize that your love for me is unconditional! I am grateful for your presence within me.
