“Like thrifty housekeepers, we should turn all things to real profit; let us not seek our consolation in creatures nor in self-gratifications, but let us go straight to God by the path of interior and exterior mortification, traced out for us by his Divine...
“You will practice charity better by preserving yourself to serve your neighbor for a long time than by wearing yourself out in a short time over the salvation of a few.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Dear Father, guide me when I am tempted to...
“God exacts great purity of intention from those who serve him; they should guard most carefully against vain glory.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Keep far from me, Lord, the desire to be appreciated for everything I do. Instead, today I will go...
“Sooner or later, good works speak a far more advantageous language than whatever is done for ostentation and display.” – St. Vincent de Paul – O Lord, may I find true contentment in working quietly, knowing that my only true reward is in...
“Envy begins to appear here regarding the employment you expected. Charity, humility and patience will dispel this cloud, I hope.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Whenever I am overlooked or disregarded, Lord, keep me from all thoughts of self-pity or...
“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?” – St. Louise de Marillac – Rejection is never easy to accept; especially when it comes from those...