“I have observed that any good resolutions or exercises begun at the recurring period of our birthday are more seriously impressed upon the mind, when we reflect that a birthday on earth more easily transfers our thoughts to the birthday of our future...
“What God asks of us in particular is to have great care to serve the poor, who are our Lords. Oh yes! They are our Masters.” – St. Vincent de Paul – O God, teach me how to serve the poor with great tenderness and compassion, realizing I am...
“God makes use of the humblest instruments, for the extraordinary operation of His grace.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Loving Father, I believe you can do all things. Make me a worthy instrument of your grace so that the good you want done for...
“God rejects the gifts of those who are wedded to their own will.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Lord, teach me how to be open and listen to the advice and opinions of others. Above all, the humility to compromise or change when wisdom shows me a...
“Make use of God’s gifts quite simply; if you think you have done anything good, attribute the glory to God.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, forgive me for the times I seem to forget that all my gifts and abilities come from you and...
“The most excellent works are not those that have the most pomp, extent or renown, but rather those where you can most easily get at souls, and do them good.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Sometimes the work I do seems endless and without noticeable...
