“We should delay for several hours, and reflect well in the presence of God, before we correct by reproof, especially when the fault is great and the person is little disposed to receive correction.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
– Lord, be with me when I have to reprove anyone. Keep far from me a self-righteous attitude, realizing that I, too, am a sinner.
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“It is well to suffer patiently and await the hour of God in the most trying affairs.” (SW: 495)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Lord, is it so hard for me to “endure patiently” when what I have worked so hard to build is in danger of failing. At those times of crisis, let me take your hand in faith, believing you will see me through.
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“Mortification in eating is the alphabet of a spiritual life; and they who do not know how to subdue their gluttony will find it no easy matter to triumph over other vices which are much more difficult to conquer.” – St. Vincent de Paul~
– Father, I am ashamed to admit how often I show no restraint when it comes to wanting the best in food and drink. Teach me to discipline myself, taking only what I really need.
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While Christ recommends the simplicity of a dove, He tells us to have the prudence of a serpent as well… this means that we should speak and behave with discretion (Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission II:5).
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