“Reputation is but an empty bubble when it is not founded on truth, and when established on this basis, it has nothing to fear.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, it isn’t easy to be totally honest and truthful in today’s world. Help me to value integrity more than gain of any sort.
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“Who are we to believe that we should be exempt from public calamities? Is it not reasonable that we should suffer with the rest?” (SW: 396)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– O God, times of trouble are inevitable. How easy it is to forget that those times can be a source of growth if borne patiently. Fill me with the trust and confidence I need to make it a positive experience.
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“Each of our days is marked with the protection of Mary, who is exceedingly anxious to be our mother, when we desire to be her children.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Mary, you are such a powerful intercessor with your son. I commend to you, today, all the most urgent needs and desires of my heart, knowing you will obtain for me what I need most.
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“Why should others be more persistent in persuading me to trifles than I in adhering to that which I know is right?”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Sometimes, adhering to what I know to be a right course of action may require a great deal of courage, and open me to criticism. At such times make me strong in resisting an easier course, Lord.
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