Daily Reflection – May 5

“Into whatsoever state of blindness or obscurity I may fall, in whatever ignorance of God’s ways I may chance to be, if I seek out God in the simplicity of my heart, I will surely find him.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Lord, I know you will not despise a contrite, sincere heart. I only want to love and praise you for your great goodness to me, today and all the days of my life.

Daily Reflection – May 4

“We should delay for several hours, and reflect will in the presence of God, before we correct by reproof, especially when the fault is great and the person is little disposed to receive correction.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, be with me when I have to reprove anyone. Keep far from me a self-righteous attitude, realizing that I, too, am a sinner.

Daily Reflection – May 3

“It is well to suffer patiently and await the hour of God in the most trying affairs.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

– Lord, is it so hard for me to “endure patiently” when what I have worked so hard to build is in danger of failing. At those times of crisis, let me take your hand in faith, believing you will see me through.

Daily Reflection – May 2

“Mortification in eating is the alphabet of a spiritual life; and they who do not know how to subdue their gluttony will find it no easy matter to triumph over other vices which are much more difficult to conquer.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Father, I am ashamed to admit how often I show no restraint when it comes to wanting the best in food and drink. Teach me to discipline myself, taking only what I really need.

Daily Reflection – May 1

“Begin again today; what is lost must not cause dejection; what is gained will be lost if you do not begin afresh as if nothing had been done.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Heavenly Father, I am grateful for this new day. Nothing can bring back yesterday and tomorrow isn’t here yet. In spite of regret for my past failures, I will not let this keep me from making a new start. Give me the courage I need to do this.

Daily Reflection – April 30

“We should watch over the interests of others as well as do our own, and be careful to act on every occasion with uprightness and fidelity.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Today, I will be careful to treat others as I myself want to be treated. Be with me, Lord, when I am tempted to excuse my negligences to the detriment of others.

Daily Reflection – April 29

“May God be pleased to preserve you in perfect health and in that close union in which, by virtue of the Holy Spirit, you live together.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

– Lord, peace and harmony are truly heavenly virtues. Grant me these blessings for my family and always be present in its midst.

Daily Reflection – April 28

“I am asking Our Lord that He Himself lead you by the hand.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– As a parent gently leads a child on the right path, so you, Lord, lead me. I am grateful for the care you take of me and of those in my charge.

Daily Reflection – April 27

“As only a great necessity would make us decide to give remedies to a sick person in a violent attack of fever, so we should not generally reprove anyone at the very time they commit a fault.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Father, when I have been hurt, my first reaction is to retaliate. Teach me to forgive, even as you have forgiven me.

Daily Reflection – April 26

“Look up: the highest there were the lowest here and coveted most the poverty and humility which accompanied them and our Master every step of his suffering life.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– When I tend to take a narrow view of my situation and am overly concerned about success, I will remember that your life, Lord, gave all the appearance of failure. Give me a greater appreciation for the value of the cross in my life.

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