"God always blesses humble beginnings more than those that make a big stir!" (CCD 2:315) - St. Vincent de Paul - Forgive me, Father, for the times I've made a big show of things, forgetting that the good I do needs only to be seen by you.

"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 generous to me. Show me how to serve...

"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 me, Lord, that I am their...

"How can we live an interior life until some of our natural rubbish is removed?" (CW 3a:259-260) - 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 give me...

"The more you give to our Lord, the more blessings you will receive. His yoke is sweet to him who embraces it willingly." (CCD 7:203) - St. Vincent de Paul - Today, Lord, in thanksgiving for your many blessings, I will find a little time to spend with a lonely or...

"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." (CCD 1:375-6) - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord,...

"If only we have courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along." (CW 2:156) - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - I will pray today for fortitude, that wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit, which will enable me to overcome whatever stands in the...

"A grain of charity suffices to calm many anxieties and ease many differences." (CCD 1:572) - St. Vincent de Paul - Heavenly Father, when the opportunity to be a peacemaker comes my way, help me to accept it and show your love equally to those with opposing views.

"You see a great deal of distress that you are unable to relieve. God sees it also. Bear the pains of the poor together with them, doing all you can to give them whatever help they need, and remain in peace." (SW: 396) - St. Louise de Marillac - Lord, when I feel...

"Gently and imperceptibly, the angels inspire us to do good and then leave us perfectly free to do it or not." (CCD 8:224) - St. Vincent de Paul - I am grateful, Lord, for those countless promptings to do good which come my way and the loving protection of your...