“When the Spirit of God dwells in souls, he delivers them from that weakness which makes them ask, ‘What will people say?'” (SW: 269)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Deliver me, Lord, from being overly concerned about the opinions of others when the only important thing is to do what is right in your eyes.
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“Charity is like a flame which soars aloft. When present in a soul, charity raises it aloft to God and draws God to it in such a way that if you could see the beauty of it, you would fall in love with it and be transported with astonishment.” (CCD 10:452)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, cause Charity to so inflame my heart that everything I do will be an act of love for you.
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“The best ingredients of happiness are order, peace and solitude.” (CW 2:83)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Sometimes I look for happiness in the wrong places, Lord. Today I will think of ways to provide time for the solitude I need to recharge my spiritual “batteries” and reflect on my priorities.
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“We should assist the poor in every way and do it both by ourselves and by enlisting the help of others… to do this is to preach the gospel by word and by work.” (CCD 12:77-78)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, make my love for you be like a living flame which spreads itself to all in its path, its intensity transformed into loving care of your poor.
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