"Never be hurried by anything whatsoever, and nothing can be more pressing than the necessity for your peace before God - commit everything to him that passes thro' your hands; you will help others more by the peace and tranquility of your heart than by any eagerness...

"I have always shunned performing good deeds in one place to gain credit in another." - St. Vincent de Paul - Heavenly Lord, preserve me from that way of the world which is always seeking its own gain for actions performed for others.

"Remember, roses cannot be gathered except amid thorns." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, it has been said that we appreciate most those things for which we work the hardest. May no fear of obstacles deter me from doing your will today.

"We should overcome our sensitiveness, paying little attention as to whether we are addressed or not, or to the degree of affability with which we are treated, but let us try to gain all hearts by cordiality and support." - St. Louise de Marillac - Lord, no matter how...

"One mistake should not be corrected by another." - St. Vincent de Paul - May I remember this as I go about my work, Lord.

"Indiscreet zeal is not good-- people often spoil good works by rushing ahead and by acting according to their own inclinations which, contrary to common sense, make them think that the good they see to be done is feasible and timely, although this is not so; their...

"I must jog along the allotted path through all its windings and weariness until it brings me home where all tears shall be wiped away, and sorrow and sighing be heard no more. In the meanwhile, Courage!" - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - My way to you, Lord, has often been...

"Raise your soul to God and listen to what He will tell you on the subject." - St. Vincent de Paul - When decision-making is particularly difficult today, Lord, I will take a few moments to seek your counsel.

"If the love of God is a fire, zeal is its flame; if love is a sun, zeal is its ray." - St. Vincent de Paul - O God, may the work of my hands be done with enthusiasm as well as efficiency. Help me give all my work today that extra touch of fervor.

"The world sometimes censures us for not conforming to certain of its requirements; but it is edified when it discovers that we are influenced by principles of virtue, whilst it justly condemns those who are gained over by its false applause." - St. Louise de Marillac...