“Have patience, and have it in Our Lord who is pleased to try you.” (CCD 13b: 152)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, when I am tempted to be impatient with others or myself, fill me with the gentleness and compassion you always showed to those in need.

“How good it is to trust God! Turn to him often, then, as children look to their father and mother in their needs.” (SW 277)
– St. Louise de Marillac

– In your sight, Lord, no situation or need of my life is trivial. Help me to remember I am never alone.

“Whatever may happen, you must not fret but rise above it and remain in peace. No harm can befall you if God does not will it; and if he permits it, it will be for a good end since, to those who serve Him, all things turn out for the best.” (CCD 8:297-298)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, help me to rise above disappointments. Don’t allow me to yield to useless anxiety but in faith, believe that whatever happens will glorify you and help me to grow.

“Keep your heart at rest. Never can you find a surer way of obtaining all your desires than that of leaving all to God, who delights to grant the wishes even for this life, if you are full of confidence.” (CW 2:66)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Lord, you know the most secret desires of my heart. In peace, I offer them up to you, knowing that you will grant whatever is best for me.

“My greatest confidence is in God and not in human industry.” (CCD 6:432-433)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, when I rely on you, I am never disappointed. Thank you for your indwelling presence within me!

“We must submit to all that God wants from us and from those belonging to us; therefore, give yourself once more to Him to be entirely, with all that belongs to you, under the conduct of the Divine Providence.” (SW 413)
– St. Louise de Marillac

– Lord, I will offer to you all that I have and am, knowing your love for me is boundless and your divine providence will protect me from all harm.

“May God increase your strength and may he make you share more and more in his spirit.” (CCD 6:336)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, no matter how busy my day, I will make space for reflective silence.

“To enjoy we must love; and to love we must sacrifice.” (CW 2:161)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Sometimes loving you, Lord, demands sacrifice. Grant me the strength to give without counting the cost.

“Our Lord, eternal and infinite, is the splendor of glory, the fountainhead and source of all grace and beauty.” (CCD 13a: 41)
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, I will be content to rest in the shelter of your wings and sing your praises!

“Let us labor together at God’s work with great meekness and humility; these are solid virtues.” (SW 391, 397)
– St. Louise de Marillac

– Contrary to what we may think, it takes a lot of strength to act with calm gentleness in the face of adversity. Help me to grow in the practice of meekness and humility and make them a part of my life, Lord.