“Instead of measuring your difficulties with your strength you must measure them with the powerful help you have a right to expect from God.” (CW 3b:83)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Often I fail to realize that I am never alone to cope with my problems. I rely on your powerful help to carry me through, Lord.
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“Bitter thoughts come from the evil spirit; those from Our Lord are gentle and mild.” (CCD 1:314)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, it is so easy to yield to anger and impatience when things are stressful. Calm my quick temper when things don’t go my way. Keep me mindful that I owe my coworkers encouragement and not angry words.
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“When God takes from us the power to labor, we should receive the trial courageously, letting it serve to elevate us above the things of earth and remembering that Our Lord, having permitted us to work for our neighbor, now wishes us to prepare for heaven.” (SW 455-466)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– As I approach the twilight of my life, be with me O compassionate Lord. Let me rest in your presence because with you at my side, I have nothing to fear from death.
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What great missionaries you and I would be if we only knew how to animate souls with the spirit of the Gospel which should make them conformable to Jesus Christ (II:494).
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“…to be faithful is to persevere in the service of God right to the end, for without perseverance, all is lost.” (CCD 9:492)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Blessed Father, only through your power can I successfully complete the work entrusted to me. Give me the courage and grace to be faithful to the end.
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