“Sooner or later, good works speak a far more advantageous language than whatever is done for ostentation and display.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

O Lord, may I find true contentment in working quietly, knowing that my only true reward is in knowing it is done for your glory.

“Envy begins to appear here regarding the employment you expected. Charity, humility and patience will dispel this cloud, I hope.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Whenever I am overlooked or disregarded, Lord, keep me from all thoughts of self-pity or regret. Your love will preserve me in peace.

“Though our service be rejected, let us believe that whatever happens is for the best. Do we not know that God draws his own glory from contempt?”
– St. Louise de Marillac

Rejection is never easy to accept; especially when it comes from those I have trusted. When this happens, be with me Jesus and help me work through the resentment I may feel and regain my peace of mind.

“The joy of Christmas is not a joy made up of childhood memories, of Christian customs piously retained; it is a profound and ever new joy, a joy of today.”
– Reverend Joseph Jamet, CM

Lord, Jesus, can I ever thank you enough for the tremendous gift of redemption you obtained for me by becoming incarnate?

“Give me a man of prayer, and he will be capable of doing all things.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

When I am so bogged down with the pressures of work and there are no possible solutions to problems I face, inspire me to pause and lift my burden to you who promised to make it light.

“We must strive to soften our hearts and make them sensitive to the suffering and worries of the neighbor.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, create in me a sensitive heart, always open to those who need a listening ear or a helping hand.

“While I warn you of your faults, my own come before my eyes!”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Whenever I must correct anyone, Lord, keep before me my own faults and let me do it in the same way I myself would like to be treated.

“Let us leave to God our justification.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

When I am unjustly criticized, instead of becoming defensive about it, I will leave the justification to you, Lord.

“God is very good to tolerate me!”
– St. Vincent de Paul

How long will it take, Lord, for me to realize that your love for me is unconditional! I am grateful for your presence within me.

“Beg God to grant us a genuine spirit of mercy which is the spiritual characteristic of God.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, when I am tempted to be stubborn and unrelenting, remind me of the times you showed boundless mercy in forgiving my sins. Help me to imitate your example.