“To give of one’s means is nothing if one does not give oneself, and employ every moment of one’s life, and even expose it to danger for the love of God, in serving the poor.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Lord, you have been so...
“It is an obligation for us to inconvenience ourselves for the service of the poor.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Sometimes the poor can be very demanding and want their needs met at the most inconvenient times. When these situations arise, remind...
“How can we live an interior life until some of our natural rubbish is removed?” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Lord, I want to be whole. Heal whatever in me is broken. In spite of the pain I sometimes feel in my life, I appreciate the freedom you...
“The more you give to our Lord, the more blessings you will receive. His yoke is sweet to him who embraces it willingly.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Today, Lord, in thanksgiving for your many blessings, I will find a little time to spend with a...
“Do not burden yourself with rules and practices; strengthen yourself to fulfill well those you have, especially as regards your daily actions and employments; in short, let your greatest concern be to do well what you do.” – St. Vincent de Paul...
“If only we have courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – I will pray today for fortitude, that wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit, which will enable me to overcome whatever...
