“…Our vocation is to set the hearts of men on fire, to do what the Son of God did, who came to set the world on fire…” – St. Vincent de Paul – Inspire me with enthusiasm for your work, Lord, that others may be drawn closer to You by...
“The virtue of gratitude will prepare our hearts to receive the graces we need to serve the sick and poor with meekness and compassion.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Lord, I am humbled by the many ways you continually bless me and the great...
“No matter what others say or do, even if the wicked succeed, do not be troubled: commit everything to God and put your trust in him.” – St. Vincent de Paul – If I place my trust in you, Lord, I will not be concerned about what others think or...
“You know how unwilling we are to deny ourselves, how unwilling to be reproved and contradicted, how a trifling thing will make us sad, how we delight to be commended while, with a sort of natural cruelty we see blame and faults in others which we are scarcely...
“O sir, what a faithful image of Our Lord is participation in the meekness and humility of his heart! How it portrays his manner of acting, especially when firmness accompanies it.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, in imitation of you, teach me...
“We must receive with respect whatever God presents to us, and then examine the situation with its circumstances in order to do what is most expedient.” – St. Vincent de Paul – In resolving situations in my work, Lord, nothing can be...
