"I am asking Our Lord to be Himself, your strength and your life, as He is to all who nourish themselves with his love." - St. Vincent de Paul My soul as well as my body needs to be nourished on a regular basis. As 'food' for my soul I will set aside some time each...
Daily Reflection – December 31
"Like thrifty housekeepers, we should turn all things to real profit; let us not seek our consolation in creatures nor in self-gratifications, but let us go straight to God by the path of interior and exterior mortification, traced out for us by his Divine Son." - St....
Daily Reflection – December 30
"You will practice charity better by preserving yourself to serve your neighbor for a long time than by wearing yourself out in a short time over the salvation of a few." - St. Vincent de Paul Dear Father, guide me when I am tempted to neglect my health and fail to...
Daily Reflection – December 29
"God exacts great purity of intention from those who serve him; they should guard most carefully against vain glory." - St. Louise de Marillac Keep far from me, Lord, the desire to be appreciated for everything I do. Instead, today I will go out of my way to thank...
Daily Reflection – December 28
"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...
Daily Reflection – December 27
"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...
Daily Reflection – December 26
"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...
Daily Reflection – December 25
"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...
Daily Reflection – December 24
"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...
Daily Reflection – December 23
"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.