Daily Reflection – July 25

"Evenness of temper is a particular virtue, a state which supposes an aggregate of all the virtues, an external manifestation of the peace and beauty of the interior." - St. Vincent de Paul How many occasions for petty aggravation come up during the course of my fast...

Daily Reflection – July 24

"...Our vocation is to set the hearts of men on fire, to do what the Son of God did, who came to set the world on fire..." - St. Vincent de Paul Inspire me with enthusiasm for your work, Lord, that others may be drawn closer to You by my example.

Daily Reflection – July 23

"The virtue of gratitude will prepare our hearts to receive the graces we need to serve the sick and poor with meekness and compassion." - St. Louise de Marillac Lord, I am humbled by the many ways you continually bless me and the great privilege I have of serving you...

Daily Reflection – July 22

"No matter what others say or do, even if the wicked succeed, do not be troubled: commit everything to God and put your trust in him." - St. Vincent de Paul If I place my trust in you, Lord, I will not be concerned about what others think or do.

Daily Reflection – July 21

"You know how unwilling we are to deny ourselves, how unwilling to be reproved and contradicted, how a trifling thing will make us sad, how we delight to be commended while, with a sort of natural cruelty we see blame and faults in others which we are scarcely willing...

Daily Reflection – July 20

"O sir, what a faithful image of Our Lord is participation in the meekness and humility of his heart! How it portrays his manner of acting, especially when firmness accompanies it." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord, in imitation of you, teach me how to be firm, yet gentle...

Daily Reflection – July 19

"We must receive with respect whatever God presents to us, and then examine the situation with its circumstances in order to do what is most expedient." - St. Vincent de Paul In resolving situations in my work, Lord, nothing can be accomplished without objectivity and...

Daily Reflection – July 18

"Let us patiently bear the contradictions and repugnances we encounter in the discharge of duty, since our actions are thereby rendered more agreeable to God." - St. Louise de Marillac Teach me, Lord, the discipline of patience, which I find harder than work. Maybe...

Daily Reflection – July 17

"Today's efforts will make tomorrow's easier." - St. Vincent de Paul How easy it is for me to put off what is difficult and waste time on non-essentials. Lord, teach me to discipline myself and keep my priorities straight, that your work may be accomplished through...

Daily Reflection – July 16

"What can shut us out from the love of Him, who will ever dwell within us through love?" - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Heavenly Father, soften my heart when anger closes me off from those who have upset me. Help me to overlook and forget these incidents just as you are...

Subscribe:
email
Reflections Quotes