“Sufferings well received will prove our passport to eternity.” (SW 251)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Suffering the pain of misunderstanding is hard to bear. Heal, O Lord, the broken and troubled relationships in my life. Teach me to forgive as you want me to forgive– completely and whole-heartedly being the first to make amends.
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“By love, Our Lord won over those he wanted to believe in him. No matter how much we exert ourselves, people will never have faith in us unless we show charity and compassion to those whom we wish to believe in us.” (CCD 1:276-277)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Good works, no matter how praiseworthy, will never engender trust. Knowing your unconditional love for me, Lord, makes it possible for me to love others and reveal to them how blessed they are in your sight.
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“The greater my unworthiness, the more abundant His mercy.” (CW 2:41)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Lord, I know you have a special love for the poor and the little in the eyes of the world, so I ask you, today, for the openness and candor of a little child who is totally dependent on your love and mercy. In you I place all my trust.
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“We do not put faith in a man because he is learned, but we esteem and love him because he is good.” (CCD 1:276)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Knowledge without integrity isn’t worth very much. Lord, keep this truth ever before me.
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