St. Vincent de Paul Orlando Quotes

“By drawing closer to the poor, we draw closer to God. And we students must draw closer to God a little more every day, or we’ll find ourselves falling away from him.”

~ Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Lord, true peace and serenity come from serving you in others. May my love be strong enough to triumph over my weaknesses.

“Usually, God wills to save men through men; Our Lord, himself, became man to save all.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, help me to care for others as you have cared for me. May no opportunity for an encouraging word or a listening ear pass my by today.

“You must give the sick their remedies and nourishment at the proper time.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

If healing or a cure is to take place, the plan of care for the sick must be strictly kept. Lord, help me to be diligent in carrying out what is prescribed for myself or those in my care.

“The past is no longer in our power; the present is in our power, but the future is not. Let us take the opportunity of giving ourselves utterly and completely to God.”

~ St. Catherine Laboure

Heavenly Father, I want so much to give up my attachment to the past, especially to past hurts and guilt, which weigh me down and prevent my living the present to the fullest. I ask this grace in your most powerful name.

“Be watchful that nothing in your use be damaged or spoiled.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Heavenly Father, create in me a careful spirit that I may treat with respect whatever is mine to use, because ultimately it belongs to the poor.

“Sloth begets sin in the soul and disease in the body.”

~ St. Louise de Marillac

Lord, never let my own ease or selfishness come before the fulfillment of my obligations to family or to you.