“How liable we are to err in our judgments respecting others unless we thoroughly know the motives of their actions.” (CW 1:22)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– How easy it is to rashly judge the actions of others! Lord, if I err regarding others, let it be on the side of charity.
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“It may come to your mind that you have not enough intelligence to conduct so large and difficult a house. To this I shall reply that there will be two of you to do it: Our Lord and yourself, and with him, all is possible.” (CCD 1:369)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, you have said that your grace is sufficiently given for whatever you ask of us. Knowing that is a comfort to me, and I will ask for what I need, in your most powerful name.
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“Evenness of temper is a particular virtue, a state which supposes an aggregate of all the virtues, an external manifestation of the peace and beauty of the interior.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– How many occasions for petty aggravation come up during the course of my fast-moving days! When I am aware of this, I will try to pause, take a break and “lighten up”. Lord, help me to become patient with others and also with myself.
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“…Our vocation is to set the hearts of men on fire, to do what the Son of God did, who came to set the world on fire…” (CCD 12:215)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Inspire me with enthusiasm for your work, Lord, that others may be drawn closer to You by my example.
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