“The holy will of God has assigned to us our present employment. We should perform our work with the fidelity of an ambassador executing the orders of his sovereign.” – St. Louise de Marillac – When I find myself straying away from what I know...
“As long as we are Christians we are obligated to support ill-humor of our neighbor and try to sweeten it.” – St. Vincent de Paul – When tempted to resent the moody behavior of my neighbor today, remind me, Lord, that tomorrow my neighbor will...
“Have great trust in God. Ask Him to be always in your heart, in your words and in your actions and may everyone recognize that you are His.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, be with me throughout this day that all I think do or say may identify...
“Eternity! That voice to be everywhere understood. Eternity! To love and serve Him only who is to be loved and eternally served and praised in heaven.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Heavenly Father, when I experience the grief of losing those I...
“I beg of you not to rush that affair, but let Divine Providence act.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, I am so impatient to move ahead that I neglect to seek your counsel, sometimes even acting rashly. Inspire me with the wisdom to know when to...
“We must know how to dispose of our time with order and method, otherwise nothing is done; or if we do work, we get through very little, because the work is not regular. Irregularity and inconsistency never obtain a good result.” – St. Vincent de...
