“I must jog along the allotted path through all its windings and weariness until it brings me home where all tears shall be wiped away, and sorrow and sighing be heard no more. In the meanwhile, Courage!” (CW 1:345) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton –...
God often delays the conclusion of a holy endeavor so that those involved in it might merit the grace by the length of the work, their patience and their prayers (III:614).
“Raise your soul to God and listen to what He will tell you on the subject.” (CCD 7:623) – St. Vincent de Paul – When decision-making is particularly difficult today, Lord, I will take a few moments to seek your counsel.
“If the love of God is a fire, zeal is its flame; if love is a sun, zeal is its ray.” (CCD 12:250) – St. Vincent de Paul – O God, may the work of my hands be done with enthusiasm as well as efficiency. Help me give all my work today that extra...