"Raise your soul to God and listen to what He will tell you on the subject." (CCD 7:623) - St. Vincent de Paul - When decision-making is particularly difficult today, Lord, I will take a few moments to seek your counsel.
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"If the love of God is a fire, zeal is its flame; if love is a sun, zeal is its ray." (CCD 12:250) - 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.
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"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." (SW: 538) - St. Louise...
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"It does not suffice for me to love God if my neighbor does not love him." (CCD 12:215) - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, you have graced me with your love in so many countless ways. Make me aware of opportunities to make you known to those who don't know you.
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"Proceed quietly, pray a great deal and act together." - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, there is much to be gained by listening to the wisdom of others. Help me to be a good team member and find my peace in working for the common good.
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"Nothing can be worse than a state of dependence. But if it is my allotment it cannot be better than when supplied by the hand of real friendship." (CW 1:380) - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Heavenly Father, I offer to you, today, my independence which I value so much and...
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"Even though you are unaware of it, Our Lord will not fail to sanctify you if you remain faithful to Him." - St. Vincent de Paul - Keep me faithful to you, today, Lord in everything I do, think, or say.
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"A Sister of Charity's Rule of Life should be for her what wings are to a bird-- motive force without weight." (CCD 10:79) - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, we all need direction or a rule of life. May these structures provide us with a sure and simple way to you.
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"Let us accustom ourselves to entreat rather than command; to instruct more by example than by precept." (SW:682) - St. Louise de Marillac - Heavenly Father, may my influence for good be felt more by my example than by my words.
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"I beg Our Lord to be pleased to renew His Spirit in you so that all your activities be His and the resulting fruits be fruits of everlasting life." - St. Vincent de Paul - Today, Lord, I rededicate myself to You and ask for a fresh outlook on my work so the good...