“The world sometimes censures us for not conforming to certain of its requirements; but it is edified when it discovers that we are influenced by principles of virtue, whilst it justly condemns those who are gained over by its false applause.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

– Heavenly Lord, give me the courage to be more assertive in defending my personal values and the teachings of my faith when challenged to do so.

“It does not suffice for me to love God if my neighbor does not love him.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, you have graced me with your love in so many countless ways. Make me aware of opportunities to make you known to those who don’t know you.

“Proceed quietly, pray a great deal and act together.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, there is much to be gained by listening to the wisdom of others. Help me to be a good team member and find my peace in working for the common good.

“Nothing can be worse than a state of dependence. But if it is my allotment it cannot be better than when supplied by the hand of real friendship.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Heavenly Father, I offer to you, today, my independence which I value so much and place all my trust in your Divine Providence knowing it will always provide what I need.

“Even though you are unaware of it, Our Lord will not fail to sanctify you if you remain faithful to Him.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Keep me faithful to you, today, Lord in everything I do, think, or say.

“A Sister of Charity’s Rule of Life should be for her what wings are to a bird– motive force without weight.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Lord, we all need direction or a rule of life. May these structures provide us with a sure and simple way to you.

“Let us accustom ourselves to entreat rather than command; to instruct more by example than by precept.”
– St. Louise de Marillac

– Heavenly Father, may my influence for good be felt more by my example than by my words.

“I beg Our Lord to be pleased to renew His Spirit in you so that all your activities be His and the resulting fruits be fruits of everlasting life.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Today, Lord, I rededicate myself to You and ask for a fresh outlook on my work so the good resulting from it may give You glory.

“You must not be surprised at being tempted since the Gospel assures us that Our Lord himself was tempted.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– When my humanity gets in the way and I am tempted to take the easy way out of something, be there, Lord, to show me the right way to go.

“I have observed that any good resolutions or exercises begun at the recurring period of our birthday are more seriously impressed upon the mind, when we reflect that a birthday on earth more easily transfers our thoughts to the birthday of our future existence.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of life, and when my next birthday comes around, I will make a sincere effort to review my personal goals in the light of eternity.