“Sickness is not an evil which we should fear, but a most efficacious means of sanctifying our souls. To murmur when God sends it is to complain of his having done us good.” – St. Vincent de Paul – When I am ill, I will do my best not to...
“The reward of sacrifice is peace.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Lord, every sacrifice has its price as well as its reward. Bless me with that peace of mind which comes from knowing nothing I do goes without your notice.
Great prudence is required in order not to offend anyone and great charity and humility must be exercised so as to truly edify the congregation (VI:344).