Daily Reflection – December 22

“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.

Daily Reflection – December 21

“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.

Quote of the Day – December 21

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).