February 26, 2025
"We must never be surprised at the little misunderstandings which arise. The angels and the apostles disagreed, and Our Lord permits it to happen in communities for a greater good. But it rests with us to avoid these regrettable circumstances and to become closely reconciled as soon as possible." ~ St. Vincent de Paul
I ask God to be Himself the bond of your souls; for in this case nothing will be able to disturb you, Your work will be lighter, your conversations holier, and you and your spiritual exercises more pleasing to God. In a word, your Little Company will be like a little paradise, diffusing a sweet perfume within and outside of it (V:5).
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"Punctuality is an essential point to observe in the accomplishment of your duties." ~ St. Vincent de Paul
Even if being on time is not a value to me, it is important to observe because the time of others is as important as mine is to me. When I am tempted to let things go until the last minute, Lord, remind me that time is a precious gift which I should spend wisely in your service.
"You should be strictly conscientious in the preparation of the medicines you handle." ~ St. Vincent de Paul
Whether I am responsible for preparation of medicines or note, teach me Lord to respect my own body by taking medication exactly as prescribed and not over or under medicating myself to the detriment of my health.
Those who serve the neighbor at the risk of their lives are like unrefined gold, which becomes visible in fire and which would otherwise remain hidden under ordinary actions and sometimes under faults and failings (IV:493).
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People devoted to the assistance of their neighbor are using all their energy and alms to snatch the poor from the jaws of death and poor girls from occasions of sin (IV:453).
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Encouraging one of his communities, Vincent said, "Love is inventive, even to infinity." ~ St. Vincent de Paul
Inventiveness takes a lot of energy and prayer. It is much safer to rely on the "tried and true" than to risk failure in order to come up with ideas never thought of before. Lord, be my inspiration as I put my creative gifts at your service.
We can say that this war will be the cause of the damnation of many persons but that God will also make use of it for the grace, the justification, and the glory of many persons (IV:415).
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