Saturday, July 19, 2025

July 19, 2025


"We must receive with respect whatever God presents to us and then examine the situation with its circumstances in order to do what is most expedient." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

In resolving situations in my work, Lord, nothing can be accomplished without objectivity and reflection. In those circumstances, quiet my mind and calm my anxiety so I can be a part of the solution and not the problem. 

Friday, July 18, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 18, 2025 | Quote of the Day

Our Lord will not let this good work go unrewarded (VII:10).


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 July 18, 2025


"Let us patiently bear the contradictions and repugnances we encounter in the discharge of duty, since our actions are thereby rendered more agreeable to God." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

Teach me, Lord, the discipline of patience, which I find harder than work. Maybe then, in the quietness of reflection I will begin to understand that you speak to me through the very difficulties I am facing.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 17, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

I ask Our Lord to give you a share of His humility and patience to overcome your difficulties (VII:2).


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 July 17, 2025


"Today's efforts will make tomorrow's easier." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

How easy it is for me to put off what is difficult and waste time on non-essentials. Lord, teach me to discipline myself and keep my priorities straight, that your work may be accomplished through me.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 16, 2025 | Quote of the Day

I thank God for your willingness to do His Holy Will, no matter what the cost, with no regard for your own inclinations (VI:604).



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 July 16, 2025


"What can shut us out from the love of Him, who will ever dwell within us through love?" ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Heavenly Father, soften my heart when anger closes me off from those who have upset me. Help me to overlook and forget these incidents just as you are constantly forgiving me.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

 July 15, 2025


"There is no charity without justice, nor does it permit us to do more than we reasonably can." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Working for the poor without also doing what I can to root out the causes of injustice to them is not very effective. This truth should be a guiding principle for me as I do about my work, Lord.

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 15, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

This is how God usually works: He separates and then reunites; He distances and then brings close together; He takes away and then gives back; lastly, He destroys and restores, leaving nothing permanent in this life (VI:569).


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Monday, July 14, 2025

 July 14, 2025


"Sufferings well received will prove our passport to eternity." ~ 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 wholeheartedly being the first to make amends.

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 14, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

May God grant us the grace to abandon ourselves complete into the arms of his Divine Goodness (VI:545).


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Quote of the Day

Jul 13, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

The practice of charity, such as assisting the suffering members of Our Lord, is to be preferred to all other exercises (VI:514).


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Quote of the Day

Jul 12, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Things will be as God pleases; from the ashes of these servants of His, I hope He will create a large number of perfect Missionaries (VI:506).



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Friday, July 11, 2025

 July 13, 2025


"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 should charity and compassion to those whom we wish to believe in us." ~ 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.

 July 12, 2025


"The greater my unworthiness, the more abundance his mercy." ~ 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 as 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.

 July 11, 2025


"We do not put faith in a man because he is learned, but we esteem and love him because he is good." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Knowledge without integrity isn't worth very much. Lord, keep this truth ever before me.

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 11, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

Put your trust in the grace of God, who will not allow you to sink under the weight of things if you use moderation (VI:497).


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Thursday, July 10, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 10, 2025 | Quote of the Day

Let us strive to conform our wills to God’s will and peace of mind will be one of the many great benefits that will result from it (VI:493).


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 SVDP QUOTE: July 10

"When we meet with things very pleasing, before yielding to the joy they elicit, let us raise our hearts to God and thank his loving mercy which sends us the consolation." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

So often, Lord, I turn to you with my needs and don't remember to thank you for the many joys and successes of my life. Today, I offer you praise and thanksgiving for the blessings you continually shower upon me as well as the countless little joys I experience every day.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025


"Our Lord always has a share in replies which we make honestly, stating things just as they are, and He blesses them." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

When I am tempted to avoid dealing with situations directly and openly, come to my assistance, Lord, and grant me the grace to be honest and straightforward.

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 9, 2025 | Quote of the Day |

Happy are they who abandon themselves to God’s guidance, confide in His goodness, and remain at peace in the midst of storms (VI:449).


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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

 July 8, 2025


"O, my Heavenly Father, I know that these contradicting events are permitted and guided by Thy wisdom, which alone is light." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

In the confusion of this present age, it is often difficult to discern the best path to take in dealing with troublesome situations. Lord, I need the wisdom of your Spirit to guide my decision making so that Your holy will can be accomplished through me.

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 8, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

A weathercock is no more subject to the way the wind blows than the mind of man is to exterior agitations, by which he is drawn now to one side and then to another; God permits this to try good persons and to strengthen them in Him (VI:449).


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Monday, July 7, 2025

 July 7, 2025


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

Lord, the size of a task or situation may sometimes seem overwhelming. At those times I will be comforted by your own words, "Take courage, I have overcome the world."

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 7, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

God be blessed for having willed all earthly things to be uncertain and perishable so that we may seek in Him alone the stability of our plans and affairs because things then turn out well for us (VI:439).


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Quote of the Day

Jul 6, 2025 | Quote of the Day

It seems to me that Our Lord is causing you and the acts of patience and conformity to His Will you practice to be regarded with joy by His heavenly court (VI:428).


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Quote of the Day

Jul 5, 2025 | Quote of the Day

God intends to make a good saint of you in paradise, since He is leading you along the way of the cross (VI:428).


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Quote of the Day

Jul 4, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

How fortunate you are to be the instrument of Our Lord in forming good priests (VI:413).


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Sunday, July 6, 2025

 July 6, 2025


"God is satisfied with a soul of good will." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

Heavenly Lord, help me to be satisfied with the person I am. Reveal the talents you have given me and how you want me to use them in your service. I am so grateful that you see my intentions as well as my deeds and love me as I am.

Saturday, July 5, 2025

 July 5, 2025


"In the name of God, Sir, let your trust in God be greater than it is! Let him steer your little boat. If it be useful and pleasing to him, he will save it from shipwreck and there will be no danger than the multitude and size of other craft will cause it to be submerged." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

In times of personal stress, I will trust that your guidance will bring me through the waters of self-pity and restore peace to my soul.

Friday, July 4, 2025

 July 4, 2025


"God's work is accomplished little by little and almost as it were, imperceptibly, and His Spirit is neither violent nor unseasonable." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, teach me how to be patient with myself, especially when I want quick and easy solutions to my problems.



July 4. 2025


 "God's work is accomplished little by little and almost as it were, imperceptibly, and His Spirit is neither violent nor unseasonable." ~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, teach me how to be patient with myself, especially when I want quick and easy solutions to my problems.

Thursday, July 3, 2025

 July 3, 2025


"He knows all our weakness and the failings of our hearts. As a father pities his own children, He pities us and has Himself declared that He never will forsake the soul that confides in His name." ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Heavenly Lord, I rely on your promises and confide to you all my cares, concerns, and needs. I do this in your most powerful name of Jesus.

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 3, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

May this same Lord be pleased to enlighten us with His Spirit so we can see the darkness of our own mind and submit it to those whom He has designated to guide us (VI:408).


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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 2, 2025 | Quote of the Day 

I ask Our Lord to be your wisdom and your governance so that all will go well with you and by you, in accord with whatever God may ask (VI:390).


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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

 July 1, 2025


"Provided He reigns, that suffices." ~ St. Louise de Marillac

Heavenly Father, I want to give my whole life to you, yet I am afraid of what you might ask of me. Extend your hand so I can overcome my fear of the unknown. With you at my side, I will find the courage to launch out into your deep and let the shoreline go.

 

Quote of the Day

Jul 1, 2025 | Quote of the Day |

May our Lord be pleased to preserve us from the company of a person who can do the slightest harm to our spirit (VI:369).


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