"It is in silence that we can hear God speak to our hearts." (CCD 9:98) - St. Vincent de Paul - You speak to me, Lord, but often I can't hear you because I don't take time to listen in silence. I will plan to take time today for quiet reflection.

"Every good action is a grain of seed for eternal life." (CW 3a:488) - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Time seems to fly by these days and now I am painfully aware of the missed opportunities for good I could have done. Help me to be less concerned about temporal matters...

"Allow yourself to be led by His fatherly love, for He does love us and is far from rejecting a righteous man; He will not even abandon a wicked man who hopes in His mercy." (CCD 4:317) - St. Vincent de Paul - Heavenly Father, the only thing I can be sure of is your...

"Our good God knows how to knock the pride out of us." (SW: 271) - St. Louise de Marillac - Dear God, don't let me become proud or complacent about my achievements. In everything, teach me to be humble and acknowledge that of myself I can't do anything.

"The work of Our Lord is dependent less upon many workers, than upon the fidelity of the few He calls." (CCD 3:66-67) - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, you know my many human weaknesses and inability to do anything good without your help. Make me strong in faith and true...

"It suffices that God sees our hearts." (CCD 7:517) - St. Vincent de Paul - Lord, how painful it is to be misunderstood! At those times, instead of trying to justify myself, I will remember your example and remain in peace.

"You will help others more by the peace and tranquility of your heart than by any eagerness or care you can bestow on them." (CW 3b:84) - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Use me, Lord, as an instrument of your peace today. I want to extend your love to those I meet,...

"Your patients need a share of your joy." (X:268) - St. Vincent de Paul - Today Heavenly Father, I will find occasions to relax and laugh so others may see the joy I feel in being with them.

"When the Spirit of God dwells in souls, he delivers them from that weakness which makes them ask, 'What will people say?'" (SW: 269) - St. Louise de Marillac - Deliver me, Lord, from being overly concerned about the opinions of others when the only important thing is...

"Charity is like a flame which soars aloft. When present in a soul, charity raises it aloft to God and draws God to it in such a way that if you could see the beauty of it, you would fall in love with it and be transported with astonishment." (CCD 10:452) - St....