"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...

"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...

"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...

"One mistake should not be corrected by another." - St. Vincent de Paul - May I remember this as I go about my work, Lord.

"Sufferings well received will prove our passport to eternity." - St. Louise de Marillac Suffering the pain of misunderstanding is hard to bear. Heal, O Lord, the broken and troubled relationships in my life. Teach me to forgive as you want me to forgive-- completely...

"By love, Our Lord won over those he wanted to believe in Him. No matter how much we exert ourselves, people will never have faith in us unless we show charity and compassion to those whom we wish to believe in us." - St. Vincent de Paul Good works, no matter how...

"The greater my unworthiness, the more abundant His mercy." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Lord, I know you have a special love for the poor and the little in the eyes of the world, so I ask you, today, for the openness and candor of a little child who is totally dependent...

"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...

"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...