Jesus the Lord expects us to have the simplicity of a dove … this means giving a straightforward opinion about things in the way we honestly see them (XIIIb:434).
“Beg God to grant us a genuine spirit of mercy which is the spiritual characteristic of God.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, when I am tempted to be stubborn and unrelenting, remind me of the times you showed boundless mercy in forgiving my...
A sure way for a Christian to grow rapidly in holiness is a conscientious effort to carry out God’s will in all circumstances and at all times (XIIIb:433-434).
“We must go to God straight as an arrow.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, it has been said that a prayer to you pierces the heavens. All the aspects of my life, no matter how small or insignificant are a concern to you. How grateful I am for all...
You are to be interiorly and continually devoted to working at your spiritual advancement and live as perfectly as you can, always keeping the lamp within you lighted– I mean a cordial, ardent, and persevering desire to please and obey God (XIIIb:434).
