“Sickness is not an evil which we should fear, but a most efficacious means of sanctifying our souls. To murmur when God sends it is to complain of his having done us good.” (CCD 10:405)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– When I am ill, I will do my best not to complain. Lord, teach me how to be patient and leave the outcome to you.
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“The most glorious and desirable death is that which surprises us with arms in our hands for the service of the Lord.” (CCD 8: 293)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, death will hold no fear for me if my days are spent serving You in whatever way Your will is revealed to me.
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“Night follows day, sadness follows joy, and opposition public applause, in order that our souls may abide in God alone, who is above all change.” (CCD 6:1-2)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Dear Lord, when I am surrounded by change and conflict, I look to you as my rock of safety. In you is all my confidence.
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To wear oneself out for God, to have happiness and strength only to consume them for God, is to do what Our Lord Himself did, who exhausted Himself for love of His Father (XIIIa:195).
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