“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,...
“Why should others be more persistent in persuading me to trifles than I in adhering to that which I know is right?” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Sometimes, adhering to what I know to be a right course of action may require a great deal of...
“Pride is a most pernicious vice, and the more to be dreaded as we are strongly inclined to it by nature.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, I thank you for loving and sustaining me in spite of my foolish pride, which tempts me to believe I am...
“Be at peace and continue working as you have always done; the trouble you have already taken will not be lost. You know that after the rain comes the sunshine.” – St. Louise de Marillac – Dear Lord, when there doesn’t seem to be a light...
“Affability and meekness are very powerful virtues in gaining souls to God.” – St. Vincent de Paul – Heavenly Father, today, I will try to be pleasant and gentle with those who are suffering, remembering how patient and forgiving you are with...
“Continue to be edification to the neighbor, the consolation of the afflicted and the solace of the sick.” – St. Louise de Marillac “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, and rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm...