"God exacts great purity of intention from those who serve him; they should guard most carefully against vain glory." - St. Louise de Marillac (SW:703) - Keep far from me, Lord, the desire to be appreciated for everything I do. Instead, today I will go out of my way...

"Sooner or later, good works speak a far more advantageous language than whatever is done for ostentation and display." (CCD 2:311) - 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...

"Envy begins to appear here regarding the employment you expected. Charity, humility and patience will dispel this cloud, I hope." (CCD 9:556) - St. Vincent de Paul - Whenever I am overlooked or disregarded, Lord, keep me from all thoughts of self-pity or regret. Your...

"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?" (SW:290) - St. Louise de Marillac - Rejection is never easy to accept; especially when it comes from those I have...

"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...

"Give me a man of prayer, and he will be capable of doing all things." (CCD 11:76) - 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...

"We must strive to soften our hearts and make them sensitive to the suffering and worries of the neighbor." (CCD 12:221) - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, create in me a sensitive heart, always open to those who need a listening ear or a helping hand.

"While I warn you of your faults, my own come before my eyes!" - St. Vincent de Paul - Whenever I must correct anyone, Lord, keep before me my own faults and let me do it in the same way I myself would like to be treated.

"Let us leave to God our justification." (SW:650) - St. Louise de Marillac - When I am unjustly criticized, instead of becoming defensive about it, I will leave the justification to you, Lord.

"God is very good to tolerate me!" (CCD 1:34) - St. Louise, writing to St. Vincent de Paul - How long will it take, Lord, for me to realize that your love for me is unconditional! I am grateful for your presence within me.