"The joy of Christmas is not a joy made up of childhood memories, of Christian customs piously retained; it is a profound and ever new joy, a joy of today." - Reverend Joseph Jamet, CM - Lord, Jesus, can I ever thank you enough for the tremendous gift of redemption...

"Give me a man of prayer, and he will be capable of doing all things." - St. Vincent de Paul - When I am so bogged down with the pressures of work and there are no possible solutions to problems I face, inspire me to pause and lift my burden to you who promised to...

"We must strive to soften our hearts and make them sensitive to the suffering and worries of the neighbor." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, create in me a sensitive heart, always open to those who need a listening ear or a helping hand.

"While I warn you of your faults, my own come before my eyes!" - St. Vincent de Paul - Whenever I must correct anyone, Lord, keep before me my own faults and let me do it in the same way I myself would like to be treated.

"Let us leave to God our justification." - St. Louise de Marillac - When I am unjustly criticized, instead of becoming defensive about it, I will leave the justification to you, Lord.

"God is very good to tolerate me!" - St. Vincent de Paul - How long will it take, Lord, for me to realize that your love for me is unconditional! I am grateful for your presence within me.

"Beg God to grant us a genuine spirit of mercy which is the spiritual characteristic of God." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, when I am tempted to be stubborn and unrelenting, remind me of the times you showed boundless mercy in forgiving my sins. Help me to imitate...

"We must go to God straight as an arrow." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, it has been said that a prayer to you pierces the heavens. All the aspects of my life, no matter how small or insignificant are a concern to you. How grateful I am for all of this love.

"Try to serve Jesus and make resolutions to do your best. Try, when you think anything will make you angry, to reflect: Is this preparing me to receive my Jesus?" - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - When I am tempted to speak in anger, Lord inspire me to think of the...

"Let us depend entirely on God, full of confidence that no matter what men may do or say, all will turn to our good. Yes, should the whole world unite for our destruction, nothing can happen to us but by the permission of God, in whom we have placed our whole trust."...