"God's work is accomplished little by little and almost as it were, imperceptibly, and His Spirit is neither violent nor unreasonable." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, teach me how to be patient with myself, especially when I want quick and easy solutions to my...

"He knows all our weakness and the failings of our hearts. As a father pities his own children, he pities us, and has himself declared that he never will forsake the soul that confides in his name." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Heavenly Lord, I rely on your promises...

"God never fails to come to our help in due time after we, on our part, have done all we can." - St. Vincent de Paul - When I catch myself worrying, Lord, let me feel your presence within me.

"Provided He reigns, that suffices." - St. Louise de Marillac - Heavenly Father, I want to give my whole life to you, yet I am afraid of what you might ask of me. Extend your hand so I can overcome my fear of the unknown. With you at my side, I will find the courage...

"Evil always leaves some impression on the soul, if we do not envelop ourselves in a cloak of prayer and humility. The greatest cedars fall." - St. Vincent de Paul - It is only through prayer that I can come to know myself and ask for the graces I need to overcome sin...

"Looking up steadily spares the pain, both of retrospection and anticipation." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Lord, at times I am overwhelmed with guilt about my past actions and so filled with dread about the future; I am unable to move ahead in the here and now. Give...

"Rash judgments are what Jesus most reproved in the Gospel." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, because I can never know the motives or interior struggles of another person, help me to avoid those thoughtless judgments I so often make about the actions of others. Forgive...

"One of the most powerful reasons to induce us to love God is the conviction we enjoy that He loves us." - St. Louise de Marillac - Blessed, Lord, I am humbled every time I think of your unconditional love for me-- a love that knows no limits. Help me extend that same...

"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 to use it well as a means of...

"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 the middle of pain and...