“We do not put faith in a man because he is learned, but we esteem and love him because he is good.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

Knowledge without integrity isn’t worth very much. Lord, keep this truth ever before me.

“When we meet with things very pleasing, before yielding to the joy they elicit, let us raise our hearts to God and thank His loving mercy which sends us the consolation.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

So often, Lord, I turn to you with my needs and don’t remember to thank you for the many joys and successes of my life. Today, I offer you praise and thanksgiving for the blessings you continually shower upon me as well as the countless little joys I experience every day.

“Our Lord always has a share in replies which we make honestly, stating things just as they are, and He blesses them.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

When I am tempted to avoid dealing with situations directly and openly, come to my assistance, Lord, and grant me the grace to be honest and straightforward.