Monday, June 30, 2025

 June 30, 2025


"Evil always leaves some impression on the soul, if we do not envelop ourselves in a cloak of prayer and humility ... the greatest cedars fall." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

It is only through prayer that i can come to know myself and also for the graces I need to overcome sin and temptation in my life. Gift me with the humility to see that I can do nothing good without you, Lord.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 30, 2025 | Quote of the Day

Great prudence is required in order not to offend anyone and great charity and humility must be exercised so as to truly edify the congregation (VI:344).



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Quote of the Day

Jun 29, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

God knows what is best for us, and He will give it to us at the right time if, like children who have perfect trust in such a good father, we abandon ourselves to Him (VI:331).


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Quote of the Day

Jun 28, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

This maxim of neither asking nor refusing anything, which keeps us dependent on God and His guidance, can only be pleasing to God, especially because it destroys human sentiments that, under pretext of zeal and of the glory of God, lead us often to undertake works that He neither inspires nor blesses (VI:331).


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Friday, June 27, 2025

June 29, 2025


"Looking up steadily spares the pain, both of retrospection and anticipation." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lord, at times I am overwhelmed with guilt about my past actions and so filled with dread about the future. I am unable to move ahead in the here and now. Give me the grace to lay aside these negative thoughts and fill me with the confidence I need to deal with the present.

 June 28, 2025


"Rash judgments are what Jesus most reproved in the Gospel." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, because I can never know the motives or interior struggles of another person, help me to avoid those thoughtless judgments I so often make about the actions of others. Forgive me for my failures in this regard.

 June 27, 2025


"One of the most powerful reasons to induce us to love God is the conviction we enjoy that he loves us." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

Blessed Lord, I am humbled every time I think of your unconditional love for me - a love that knows no limits. Help me extend that same love to others.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 27, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

May it please God to maintain this zeal in the Company and to strengthen you more and more so that your zeal, like a tree of life, may always bear fruit of an eternal duration (VI:308).


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Thursday, June 26, 2025

 June 26, 2025


"Our happiness lies in the cross; even Our Lord did not will to enter His glory except through sufferings." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, I'll never fully understand the mystery of suffering. All I ask is that you keep giving me the grace to use it well as a means of growth in your spirit.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 26, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

May God be pleased to strengthen you with His grace so that, by sanctifying your soul more and more, He will also sanctify, through it, the souls of the people (VI:257).


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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 25, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

If there is any good in us and in our manner of living, it comes from God, and it is up to God to manifest it, if he thinks it advisable. As for us, however, we are poor, ignorant, sinful men, who should keep ourselves hidden, as being useless for any good and unworthy of consideration (VI:199).


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 June 25, 2025


"This union of my soul with God is my wealth in poverty and joy in deepest affliction." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

O God, see my poverty and have pity on me. Enable me to share freely the gifts you have given and find true contentment even in the middle of the pain and sorrow.



Tuesday, June 24, 2025

 June 24, 2025


"There are very few for so much work! Our Lord will have to labor with you!" ~ St. Vincent de Paul

When the volume of work overwhelms me and I am discouraged because of shortages of staff, remind me Lord, that it only takes a small piece of yeast to leaven dough, and you never ask more of me than I can give. Be with me to carry the load, my ever-present Lord!

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 24, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Courage, let us be steadfast for now that we are priests, we are obliged to greater perfection and to be of greater assistance to souls (VI:194).



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Monday, June 23, 2025

 June 23, 2025


"Continue to look after your sick and your little girls, in union with the care Our Lord took of the sick and little children - services which he strongly recommended to others. Life is short and great is the reward." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

In your lifetime, Lord, you showed your special love for the sick and children. Your example is my inspiration, as it was for St. Louise.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 23, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Was there any one of the Apostles or any one of all the saints who did not need to do violence to himself in order to resist the attacks of the flesh and the world? (VI:193).


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Quote of the Day

Jun 22, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

According to the world, peace and health are the treasures of life; according to the state in which you are, they are also two sources of good, since they give you the means of serving God and the people better (VI:188).


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Quote of the Day

Jun 21, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

There is as much a difference between one vocation and another as between the sun and the moon or between day and night because the vocation that does not come from God is only the shadow of a true vocation (VI:176).


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Friday, June 20, 2025

 

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June22, 2025


"I beg Our Lord that in his goodness he may animate you with his true Spirit." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, your love is so great it extends beyond all boundaries of human understanding. Enkindle in me a great desire to spread your kingdom to all those with whom I come in contact today. 

 

June 21 2025


"Since God has entrusted to you the care of the family, he will impart to you the requisite qualities for the proper discharge of that duty. Let him act and do not be disturbed when things go against your wishes. Be particularly on your guard not to give pain to any one but be a consolation to all." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, leadership requires a special set of virtues especially when care of souls is involved. If that function is required of me, I beg you to endow me with the qualities of a true servant, always ready to listen and support those under my care.

 June 20, 2025


"What are our real trials? By what name shall we call them? One cuts out a cross of pride, another of causeless discontent, another one of restless impatience or punish fretfulness. But is the whole any better than children's play if looked at with the common eye of reason, much more the pure eye of faith." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

When I compare my own crosses to those of others, Lord, mine appear so trivial against what I see others having to bear. Help me to see my crosses as opportunities for sharing in your passion and sufferings which paid the price of my redemption.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 20, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Those who truly love God do not boast about it; on the contrary they fear not loving Him (VI:165).


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Thursday, June 19, 2025

 June 19, 2025


"How fortunate you are to have such a large number of sick to look after! Oh, how obvious it is that God loves you since he gives you so many opportunities of serving him! Continue to do this for love of him, with all the necessary gentleness, care, and charity." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

Lord, I am grateful for all the opportunities you give me to show you compassion and love to the sick and those entrusted to my care.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 19, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

May your loving heart belong only to Jesus Christ, fully and always, in time and in eternity (VI:161).


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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 18, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Love is as strong as death and God alone deserves to be loved and served (VI:157).


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 June 18, 2025


"Our Lord will be your consolation; this I ask of him for you with all my heart." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

How comforting it is to know that in all the times of my life, the good and the bad, you are here and your presence brings peace and healing to my spirit.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

 June 17, 2025


"To correspond to the grace of the moment means a wonderful union between you and God all day." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

It is hard to comprehend how much you are concerned with all the details of my life, Lord. I will consult you often in the course of my day.

 June 16, 2025


"The sufferings of Our Lord gave fecundity to His words, and your crosses will also give it to the holy seed you plant in hearts." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Create in me, Lord, a compassionate heart, softened and not embittered by the sufferings of my life.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 17, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

You did not give yourself to God to follow your own inclination but to submit to God’s guidance (VI:146).


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Monday, June 16, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 16, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

You should be no more discouraged with suffering some aversion than travelers are with difficulties or sailors with storms. Each strives calmly to weather them so as to arrive at the place he plans to reach (VI:144).


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Quote of the Day

Jun 15, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

God is always the same and deserves to be served now as formerly (VI:144).


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Quote of the Day

Jun 14, 2025 | Quote of the Day

The prosperity of the wicked terminates in shame, and the adversity of the just is turned into glory (VI:140).


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Friday, June 13, 2025

 June 15, 2025


"I beg of you to show the poor great affection." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

True affection comes from respect for the whole person. Lord, grant that my service of the poor be rooted in reverence for the dignity of the human person, your special creation.

 June 14, 2025


"The blessing of God rests more on humble beginnings than on those that are blazoned with glory." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, keep me content with the routine of my life and the simple satisfaction it brings.

 June 13, 2025


"Fervor is a fire that makes things boil and grow hot, just as fire causes water to boil. It is, properly speaking, Charity on fire, and that is what you should have, because a Daughter without Charity is like a body without a soul." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Fervor requires that I go out of my way, over and beyond what is ordinarily asked of me. In prayer I will ask you for this grace, Lord.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 13, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

After the storm comes the calm, and God who puts to death and raises to life, makes joy follow affliction and the effects of His power fulfill hopes based on His goodness (VI:140).


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Thursday, June 12, 2025

 June 12, 2025


"Truth does not depend on the people around us or the place we are in." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Even though I value truth, yet there are occasions when I fail to live up to my ideals. Forgive those shortcomings and inspire me to do better in the future.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 12, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Even if you are ridiculed for being different from ordinary people, bless God for giving you the means of bringing down pride and trampling it underfoot (VI:130).


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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

 June 11, 2025


"It is in silence that we can hear God speak to our hearts." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

You speak to me, Lord, but often I can't hear you because I don't take time to listen in silence. I will plan to take time today for quiet reflection.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 11, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Is it not better to edify those persons by your modesty than by hiding under a piece of fabric for want of humility? (VI:130).


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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025


 "Every good action is a grain of seed for eternal life." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Time seems to fly by these days and now I am painfully aware of the missed opportunities for good I could have done. Help me to be less concerned about temporal matters and more about the things of the spirit.

 June 9, 2025


"Allow yourself to be led by his Fatherly love, for he does love us and is far from rejecting a righteous man; he will not even abandon a wicked man who hopes in his mercy." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Heavenly Father, the only thing I can be sure of is your love for me. Protect me and lead me as I go about my day.

 June 8, 2025


"Our good God knows how to knock the pride out of us." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

Dear God, don't let me become proud or complacent about my achievements. In everything, teach me to be humble and acknowledge that of myself I can't do anything.

 June 7, 2025


"The work of Our Lord is dependent less upon many workers, than upon the fidelity of the few he calls." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, you know my human weaknesses and inability to do anything good without your help. Make me strong in faith and true to the vocation to which you have called me.

 June 6, 2025


"It suffices that God sees our hearts." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, how painful it is to be misunderstood! At those times, instead of trying to justify myself I will remember your example and remain in peace."

 June 5, 2025

"You will help others more by the peace and tranquility of your heart than by any eagerness or care you can bestow on them." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Use me, Lord, as an instrument of your peace today. I want to extend your love to those I meet, especially those who are ill or grieving the loss of a loved one.

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 10, 2025 | Quote of the Day

Your patience will be crowned and your pains changed into eternal delights (VI:117).



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Monday, June 9, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jun 9, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Since God is all good and all wise, He will turn everything to a greater good (VI:113).


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