“Affability and meekness are very powerful virtues in gaining souls to God.” (CCD 11:57-58)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Heavenly Father, today, I will try to be pleasant and gentle with those who are suffering, remembering how patient and forgiving you are with me.
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“Continue to be edification to the neighbor, the consolation of the afflicted and the solace of the sick.” (SW: 601)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, and rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18
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“Condescension in evil or dangerous matters is not a virtue; it is a weakness and a disorder.” (CCD 11:59)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Be present, Lord, when my desire to be thought well of tempts me to take the easy way out and not challenge what I know is a wrong course of action. Give me the courage to do what is right.
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To conform ourselves in everything to the will of God, and to take all our pleasure in this is to lead a truly angelic life upon earth, and even to live the very life of Jesus Christ (XII:389).
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“Your steadiness of conduct will never injure you, even in the minds of those who act differently from you, for all will respect and esteem you more for persevering in what you know to be your duty.” (CW 1:224)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Help me, Lord, to remain at peace when I have done all I can do in a situation, knowing that you are always ready to support me.
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