"Whatever may happen, you must not fret but rise above it and remain in peace. No harm can befall you if God does not will it; and if he permits it, it will be for a good end since, to those who serve Him, all things turn out for the best." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord,...
Daily Reflection – August 9
"Keep your heart at rest. Never can you find a surer way of obtaining all your desires than that of leaving all to God, who delights to grant the wishes even for this life, if you are full of confidence." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Lord, you know the most secret...
Daily Reflection – August 8
"My greatest confidence is in God and not in human industry." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord, when I rely on you, I am never disappointed. Thank you for your indwelling presence within me!
Daily Reflection – August 7
"We must submit to all that God wants from us and from those belonging to us; therefore, give yourself once more to Him to be entirely, with all that belongs to you, under the conduct of the Divine Providence." - St. Louise de Marillac Lord, I will offer to you all...
Daily Reflection – August 6
"May God increase your strength and may He make you share more and more in His spirit." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord, no matter how busy my day, I will make space for reflective silence.
Daily Reflection – August 5
"To enjoy we must love; and to love we must sacrifice." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sometimes loving you, Lord, demands sacrifice. Grant me the strength to give without counting the cost.
Daily Reflection – August 4
"Our Lord, eternal and infinite, is the splendor of glory, the fountainhead and source of all grace and beauty." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord, I will be content to rest in the shelter of your wings and sing your praises!
Daily Reflection – August 3
"Let us labor together at God's work with great meekness and humility; these are solid virtues." - St. Louise de Marillac Contrary to what we may think, it takes a lot of strength to act with calm gentleness in the face of adversity. Help me to grow in the practice of...
Daily Reflection – August 2
"I beg Our Lord that He may be the object of your thoughts and the rule of your actions." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord, you are "the way, the truth and the life" for me. I direct all my thoughts and actions to you.
Daily Reflection – August 1
"If we had even a tiny hint of this love, would we remain with our arms folded? Would we allow to perish those whom we could assist? Oh no, charity cannot remain inert and inactive." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord, the needs of the poor are so great. Today, I will find an...