“I have always shunned performing good deeds in one place to gain credit in another.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Heavenly Lord, preserve me from that way of the world which is always seeking its own gain for actions performed for...
It is the daily bread, the bread of the elect, which we must often ask of Him and make every effort to break and share with the children of the house, the poor, so that they may make good use of their poverty and not lose the kingdom that belongs to them...
“Remember, roses cannot be gathered except amid thorns.” (CCD 2:22) – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, it has been said that we appreciate most those things for which we work the hardest. May no fear of obstacles deter me from doing your will...
All officials are jealous of their authority and only with great difficulty do they recover from wounds in such a tender spot, once they think they have been attacked (IV:12).
“We should overcome our sensitiveness, paying little attention as to whether we are addressed or not, or to the degree of affability with which we are treated, but let us try to gain all hearts by cordiality and support.” (SW:115) – St. Louise de...
