“Many contradictory things happen to us: unfavorable opinions about ourselves, our works, our intentions. These contradictions have the advantage of preventing vain-glory, of obliging us to throw ourselves more confidently into the arms of God.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Contradictions have a way of leveling my excessive pride and challenging me to rely more heavily on you, Lord. I place my confidence in you.
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“What, my sister? You bear with me so much, why should I not support you?” (SW: 654)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Heavenly Father, I ask you to help me live with my own brokenness and have the mercy to forgive and support those with whom I live or work and who also bear the burden of their own brokenness. Lay your healing hand on us and unite us in a bond of mutual charity.
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“May the good pleasure of God be forever the peace and calm of your afflicted hearts.” (CCD 7:15)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
“Hearken, O Lord, to my prayer and attend to the sound of my pleading. In the day of my distress I call upon you, for you will answer me.”- Psalms 86:6
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