“When we think that we have done our duty well, we believe that we have earned some credit and we wait for a reward. However, Charity is gratuitous; it is its own reward.” – Rev. Joseph Jamet, C.M. – Lord, help me to understand the truth of...
Judge whether the prickly thorns of our human nature do not produce fine roses; they blossom as soon as the sun of justice sheds the rays of its grace upon them (I:404).
“We cannot be guilty of an excess in true hope, which can never be too great because it is founded on the goodness of my God and the merits of Jesus Christ.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Dear Lord, when I am immersed in trouble and imagine the worst...
“Your health is a gift of God; use it therefore with pleasure and joy for this life in the service of the poor.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Lord, how precious is the gift of health and the strength it provides me to do my work. I praise you for...
