Daily Reflection – January 1

“I am asking Our Lord to be Himself, your strength and your life, as He is to all who nourish themselves with his love.” – St. Vincent de Paul – My soul as well as my body needs to be nourished on a regular basis. As ‘food’ for my...

Daily Reflection – December 31

“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...

Daily Reflection – December 30

“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...

Daily Reflection – December 29

“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...

Daily Reflection – December 28

“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...

Daily Reflection – December 27

“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...