“The best ingredients of happiness are order, peace and solitude.” (CW 2:83)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Sometimes I look for happiness in the wrong places, Lord. Today I will think of ways to provide time for the solitude I need to recharge my spiritual “batteries” and reflect on my priorities.
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“We should assist the poor in every way and do it both by ourselves and by enlisting the help of others… to do this is to preach the gospel by word and by work.” (CCD 12:77-78)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, make my love for you be like a living flame which spreads itself to all in its path, its intensity transformed into loving care of your poor.
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“I think God gives you enough courage to make good use of all the slanders; provided he be not offended, what do you care?” (SW:393)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– It is painful to know someone hates or dislikes me. At those times, Lord, make me strong enough to forgive unconditionally as you would have me do.
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The countryside is so vast! There are people by the thousands filling up hell. All the ecclesiastics, with all the religious, would not suffice to remedy this misfortune (I:166).
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“Picture to yourself that there are millions of souls with outstretched arms calling you!” (CCD 1:245)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– The needs of the poor are so vast; it overwhelms me to think of who needs help the most. Instead of dwelling on what I am unable to do, Lord, inspire me with an awareness of the needs of those I meet today and what I can do to make a difference in their lives.
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