"Perseverance is a great grace. To go on gaining and advancing every day, we must be resolute, and bear and suffer as our blessed forerunners did. Which of them gained heaven without a struggle?" - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Lord, when I am struggling with pain in my...

"Rely upon God, and you will have the fulfillment of whatever your heart desires." - St. Vincent de Paul What is my heart's desire? Sometimes I’m not even sure, but of this I am very sure, God's love for me is unconditional and in surrendering myself to it, I know my...

"Though truth and sincerity should ever guard our words, yet we should be careful never to offend others." - St. Louise de Marillac Lord, in the name of "sincerity" never let my words injure or embarrass others. Teach me to be sensitive to their feelings and treat...

"Free your mind of anything that troubles you; God will take care of it." - St. Vincent de Paul When my worries loom heavily over me, I will surrender them all to your care, Lord, and place myself under your loving protection.

"It may come to your mind that you have not enough intelligence to conduct so large and difficult a house. To this I shall reply that there will be two of you to do it: Our Lord and yourself, and with Him, all is possible." - St. Vincent de Paul Lord, you have said...

"How liable we are to err in our judgments respecting others unless we thoroughly know the motives of their actions." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton How easy it is to rashly judge the actions of others! Lord, if I err regarding others, let it be on the side of charity.

"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...

"...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.

"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...

"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.