“We respond more to the prick of a rose than to its fragrance.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, how true it is that I pray to you more often in adversity than in good times. Give me a grateful heart to praise your goodness when all is...
You have already overcome the greatest difficulties, so you must take courage and hope that God will grant you the grace of overcoming the lesser ones (IV:21).
“Bitter thoughts come from the evil spirit; those from Our Lord are gentle and mild.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, it is so easy to yield to anger and impatience when things are stressful. Calm my quick temper when things don’t go my...