“More is required of us than to go, to come, and to give; our intentions should be pure and thoroughly devoid of self-interest.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Lord, remove from me the desire to please others or have myself noticed because of what...
Remember that the means for acting in a useful manner in your office are mistrust of self and confidence in the Lord who, if He needed the help of men for the successful outcome of His plans, would have put in your place a Doctor and a saint (III:464).
“Nature demands that trees be deeply rooted before they can bear fruit and this is a gradual process.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, help me to realize that my spiritual growth is the work of a lifetime; I must be deeply rooted in you for my...
“All ships are exposed to storms but are not thereby doomed to perish. May Our Lord be your Strength, your Protector, your Sanctifier.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Dear Father, be my ever present hope in the storm of life.
