If there is any good in us and in our manner of living, it comes from God, and it is up to God to manifest it, if he thinks it advisable. As for us, however, we are poor, ignorant, sinful men, who should keep ourselves hidden, as being useless for any good and...
“Who are we to believe that we should be exempt from public calamities? Is it not reasonable that we should suffer with the rest?” – St. Louise de Marillac – O God, times of trouble are inevitable. How easy it is to forget that those times can...
“Each of our days is marked with the protection of Mary, who is exceedingly anxious to be our mother, when we desire to be her children.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Mary, you are such a powerful intercessor with your son. I commend to you, today,...
“Why should others be more persistent in persuading me to trifles than I in adhering to that which I know is right?” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Sometimes, adhering to what I know to be a right course of action may require a great deal of...
