“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.”
– 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.”
– 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.”
– 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.”
– 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.”
– 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.

“I beg Our Lord that He may be the object of your thoughts and the rule of your actions.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, you are “the way, the truth and the life” for me. I direct all my thoughts and actions to you.

“If we had even a tiny hint of this love, would we remain with our arms folded? Would we allow to perish those whom we could assist? Oh no, charity cannot remain inert and inactive.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, the needs of the poor are so great. Today, I will find an opportunity to personally go out to someone in need.

“Perseverance is a great grace. To go on gaining and advancing every day, we must be resolute, and bear and suffer as our blessed forerunners did. Which of them gained heaven without a struggle?”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lord, when I am struggling with pain in my life, remind me that I am never left to face it alone.

“Rely upon God, and you will have the fulfillment of whatever your heart desires.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

What is my heart’s desire? Sometimes I’m not even sure, but of this I am very sure, God’s love for me is unconditional and in surrendering myself to it, I know my needs will be satisfied.

“Though truth and sincerity should ever guard our words, yet we should be careful never to offend others.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

Lord, in the name of “sincerity” never let my words injure or embarrass others. Teach me to be sensitive to their feelings and treat them as I would want to be treated.