“Night follows day, sadness follows joy, and opposition public applause, in order that our souls may abide in God alone, who is above all change.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Dear Lord, when I am surrounded by change and conflict, I look to you...
“Humility is a virtue which Jesus Christ has exceedingly loved, and which He came to teach to the world. The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is humility.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, you never deny a humble, contrite heart. Since...
“It would never do to have hearts and fortunes sink together.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton To fail at something without losing heart takes a lot of courage. I will pray for the grace to keep on forging ahead in spite of the obstacles I may...
“Reputation is but an empty bubble when it is not founded on truth, and when established on this basis, it has nothing to fear.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, it isn’t easy to be totally honest and truthful in today’s world. Help me...
“Who are we to believe that we should be exempt from public calamities? Is it not reasonable that we should suffer with the rest?” – St. Louise de Marillac – O God, times of trouble are inevitable. How easy it is to forget that those times can...
“Each of our days is marked with the protection of Mary, who is exceedingly anxious to be our mother, when we desire to be her children.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Mary, you are such a powerful intercessor with your son. I commend to you, today,...