“The holy will of God has assigned to us our present employment. We should perform our work with the fidelity of an ambassador executing the orders of his sovereign.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

When I find myself straying away from what I know in my heart is your will for me, Lord, remind me that crosses and difficulties are a fact of life and not to give into such temptations. I rely on you to keep me faithful.

“As long as we are Christians we are obligated to support ill-humor of our neighbor and try to sweeten it.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

When tempted to resent the moody behavior of my neighbor today, remind me, Lord, that tomorrow my neighbor will be putting up with me.

“Have great trust in God. Ask Him to be always in your heart, in your words and in your actions and may everyone recognize that you are His.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, be with me throughout this day that all I think do or say may identify me as belonging to you.

“Eternity! That voice to be everywhere understood. Eternity! To love and serve Him only who is to be loved and eternally served and praised in heaven.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Heavenly Father, when I experience the grief of losing those I love in death, it is my greatest consolation to know we will be reunited again in the blessed Eternity.

“I beg of you not to rush that affair, but let Divine Providence act.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, I am so impatient to move ahead that I neglect to seek your counsel, sometimes even acting rashly. Inspire me with the wisdom to know when to wait and when to act.

“We must know how to dispose of our time with order and method, otherwise nothing is done; or if we do work, we get through very little, because the work is not regular. Irregularity and inconsistency never obtain a good result.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

When I find myself going in a hundred directions without accomplishing what I should – help me, Lord, to concentrate on the essentials and not be distracted by what is not important.

“More is required of us than to go, to come, and to give; our intentions should be pure and thoroughly devoid of self-interest.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

Lord, remove from me the desire to please others or have myself noticed because of what I do in your service. Let the good deeds be done for you alone.

“Nature demands that trees be deeply rooted before they can bear fruit and this is a gradual process.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, help me to realize that my spiritual growth is the work of a lifetime; I must be deeply rooted in you for my work to become fruitful.

“All ships are exposed to storms but are not thereby doomed to perish. May Our Lord be your Strength, your Protector, your Sanctifier.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Dear Father, be my ever present hope in the storm of life.

“Do we serve God in hope, looking to His promises, confiding in His love, seeking His kingdom, and leaving the rest to Him? Rejoice in hope, for Hope shall never be confounded.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

To live with Hope, means to live in a state of complete trust in you, Lord. Free me from all that keeps me from relying on your promises.