"Our love of God is always opposed by our self-love, our love of one another by the miserable pride and pretension which creates jealousy, rash judgment and the pitiful dislikes and impatience which so often trouble us and wound charity." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton -...

"While we dilly-dally with our plans, God raises up others to do what he had first asked of us." - St. Vincent de Paul - Sometimes, Lord, I am so prone to procrastinate, especially over unpleasant issues. Give me the courage to act today in one of those matters in my...

"Have patience, and have it in Our Lord who is pleased to try you." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, when I am tempted to be impatient with others or myself, fill me with the gentleness and compassion you always showed to those in need.

"How good it is to trust God! Turn to him often, then, as children look to their father and mother in their needs." - St. Louise de Marillac - In your sight, Lord, no situation or need of my life is trivial. Help me to remember I am never alone.

"Whatever may happen, you must not fret but rise above it and remain in peace. No harm can befall you if God does not will it; and if he permits it, it will be for a good end since, to those who serve Him, all things turn out for the best." - St. Vincent de Paul -...

"Keep your heart at rest. Never can you find a surer way of obtaining all your desires than that of leaving all to God, who delights to grant the wishes even for this life, if you are full of confidence." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Lord, you know the most secret...

"My greatest confidence is in God and not in human industry." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, when I rely on you, I am never disappointed. Thank you for your indwelling presence within me!

"We must submit to all that God wants from us and from those belonging to us; therefore, give yourself once more to Him to be entirely, with all that belongs to you, under the conduct of the Divine Providence." - St. Louise de Marillac - Lord, I will offer to you all...

"May God increase your strength and may he make you share more and more in his spirit." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, no matter how busy my day, I will make space for reflective silence.

"To enjoy we must love; and to love we must sacrifice." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Sometimes loving you, Lord, demands sacrifice. Grant me the strength to give without counting the cost.