“Our happiness lies in the cross; even Our Lord did not will to enter his glory except through suffering.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, I’ll never fully understand the mystery of suffering. All I ask is that you keep giving me the grace...
“This union of my soul with God is my wealth in poverty and joy in deepest affliction.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – O God, see my poverty and have pity on me. Enable me to share freely the gifts you have given and find true contentment even in...
“There are very few for so much work! Our Lord will have to labor with you.” – St. Vincent de Paul – When the volume of work overwhelms me and I am discouraged because of shortages of staff, remind me Lord, that it only takes a small piece of...
“Continue to look after your sick and your little girls, in union with the care Our Lord took of the sick and little children— services which he strongly recommended to others. Life is short and great is the reward.” – St. Louise de Marillac –...
“I beg Our Lord that in his goodness he may animate you with his true Spirit.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, your love is so great it extends beyond all boundaries of human understanding. Enkindle in me a great desire to spread your kingdom to...
“What are our real trials? By what name shall we call them? One cuts out a cross of pride, another of causeless discontent, another one of restless impatience or peevish fretfulness. But is the whole any better than children’s play if looked at with the...
