“You have a thousand reasons for rejoicing in God and for hoping for everything from him through Our Lord who dwells within you.” – St. Vincent de Paul – During the day, I will find at least one specific reason for rejoicing and make it a...
“Many contradictory things happen to us: unfavorable opinions about ourselves, our works, our intentions. These contradictions have the advantage of preventing vain-glory, of obliging us to throw ourselves more confidently into the arms of God.” –...
What would it be like if everything were favorable to us, and what right have poor people like us to expect that we will always be successful? (III:206)
The Church has enough solitaries… her great need is evangelical men who work to purge, enlighten, and unite the Church to her Divine Spouse (III:204).