One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than an abundance of good works done for others (I:75).
“Have foresight when tending your patients; anticipate their needs.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Whether or not my work directly involves the sick, I know, Lord, the only way to anticipate the needs of others is to put myself in their place. Help...
“Our vocation places us in the midst of the poor to whom we give the best of ourselves.” – Mother Chiron, D.C. – Lord, help me to remember that only my best is good enough for those I will be serving today.