“More is required of us than to go, to come, and to give; our intentions should be pure and thoroughly devoid of self-interest.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Lord, remove from me the desire to please others or have myself noticed because of what...
Missioners are those who have God alone in view, their own salvation and that of their neighbor; those who have no other attachment than the one that unites them more closely to God (XII:23).
“Nature demands that trees be deeply rooted before they can bear fruit and this is a gradual process.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, help me to realize that my spiritual growth is the work of a lifetime; I must be deeply rooted in you for my...
“All ships are exposed to storms but are not thereby doomed to perish. May Our Lord be your Strength, your Protector, your Sanctifier.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Dear Father, be my ever present hope in the storm of life.
