“The conversion of a soul is not a thing done once and for all – this conversion, our conversion must take place daily. Every day we must direct our soul anew towards God and make it pass from the demands of nature to the call of grace.”
– Mother Suzanne Guillemin, D.C.

– Let me live each day to its fullest, Lord. Only with you at my side can I reach my true potential.

“I am asking Our Lord that we may die to ourselves in order to rise with him. May he be the joy of your heart, the end and soul of your actions, and your glory in heaven.” (CCD 3:616)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– I must die to my selfish, sinful desires and attachments if I want to rise with you, Jesus. Help me to rid myself of all that keeps me from union with you, who are the real joy of my heart.

“It is from prayer that we must expect the light and strength that are indispensable for a veritable renewal; it is in prayer that we shall discover the particular points toward which we should direct our efforts.”
– Mother Suzanne Guillemin, D.C.

– Today, I resolve to find a few quiet moments to spend in your presence, Lord. There I hope to find the strength and courage I need to renew myself.

“Put yourself in the patient’s place and fancy how you would feel.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Putting myself in the place of the sick can only result in attention to what is most important to their comfort and care. Keep me conscious, Lord, of all those special needs, often not expressed but so much appreciated by those who suffer.

“By drawing closer to the poor, we draw closer to God. And we students must draw closer to God a little more every day, or we’ll find ourselves falling away from him.”
– Bl. Frederic Ozanam

– Lord, true peace and serenity come from serving you in others. May my love be strong enough to triumph over my weaknesses.

“Usually, God wills to save men [and women] through men [others]; Our Lord, himself, became man to save all.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, help me to care for others as you have cared for me. May no opportunity for an encouraging word or a listening ear pass me by today.

“You must give the sick their remedies and nourishment at the proper time.” (CCD X:554)
– St. Vincent de Paul

If healing or a cure is to take place, the plan of care for the sick must be strictly kept. Lord, help me to be diligent in carrying out what is prescribed for me or to those in my care.

“The past is no longer in our power; the present is in our power, but the future is not. Let us take the opportunity of giving ourselves utterly and completely to God.”
– St. Catherine Laboure

– Heavenly Father, I want so much to give up my attachment to the past, especially to past hurts and guilt, which weigh me down and prevent my living the present to the fullest. I ask this grace in your most powerful name.

“Be watchful that nothing in your use be damaged or spoiled.” (CCD 13a:441)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Heavenly Father, create in me a careful spirit that I may treat with respect whatever is mine to use, because ultimately it belongs to the poor.

“Sloth begets sin in the soul and disease in the body.” (SW 587)
– St. Louise de Marillac

– Lord, never let my own ease or selfishness come before fulfillment of my obligations to family or to you.