“By love, Our Lord won over those he wanted to believe in him. No matter how much we exert ourselves, people will never have faith in us unless we show charity and compassion to those whom we wish to believe in us.” (CCD 1:276-277)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Good works, no matter how praiseworthy, will never engender trust. Knowing your unconditional love for me, Lord, makes it possible for me to love others and reveal to them how blessed they are in your sight.

“The greater my unworthiness, the more abundant His mercy.” (CW 2:41)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Lord, I know you have a special love for the poor and the little in the eyes of the world, so I ask you, today, for the openness and candor of a little child who is totally dependent on your love and mercy. In you I place all my trust.

“We do not put faith in a man because he is learned, but we esteem and love him because he is good.” (CCD 1:276)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Knowledge without integrity isn’t worth very much. Lord, keep this truth ever before me.

“When we meet with things very pleasing, before yielding to the joy they elicit, let us raise our hearts to God and thank his loving mercy which sends us the consolation.” (SW: 826)
– St. Louise de Marillac

– So often, Lord, I turn to you with my needs and don’t remember to thank you for the many joys and successes of my life. Today, I offer you praise and thanksgiving for the blessings you continually shower upon me as well as the countless little joys I experience every day.

“Our Lord always has a share in replies which we make honestly, stating things just as they are, and He blesses them.” (CCD 4:605)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– When I am tempted to avoid dealing with situations directly and openly, come to my assistance, Lord, and grant me the grace to be honest and straightforward.

“O, my Heavenly Father, I know that these contradicting events are permitted and guided by Thy wisdom, which alone is light.” (CW 1:271)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (a few days before the death of her sick, suffering husband)

– In the confusion of this present age, it is often difficult to discern the best path to take in dealing with troublesome situations. Lord, I need the wisdom of your Spirit to guide my decision making so your holy will can be accomplished through me.

“There are very few for so much work! Our Lord will have to labor with you!” (CCD 1:71)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, the size of a task or situation may sometimes seem overwhelming. At those times I will be comforted by your own words, “Take courage, I have overcome the world.”

“God is satisfied with our good will and honest efforts.” (CCD 3:206)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Heavenly Lord, help me to be satisfied with the person I am. Reveal the talents you have given me and how you want me to use them in your service. I am so grateful that you see my intentions as well as my deeds and love me as I am.

“In the name of God, Sir let your trust in God be greater than it is! Let him steer your little boat. If it be useful and pleasing to him, he will save it from shipwreck and there will be no danger that the multitude and size of other craft will cause it to be submerged.” (CCD 4:347)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– In times of personal stress I will trust that your guidance will bring me through the waters of self-pity and restore peace to my soul.

“God’s work is accomplished little by little and almost as it were, imperceptibly, and His Spirit is neither violent nor unreasonable.” (CCD 2:257)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, teach me how to be patient with myself, especially when I want quick and easy solutions to my problems.