Daily Reflection

Feb 24, 2026, | Daily Reflection

“The sick were brought to Our Lord to be cured, like that poor man with the palsy whom they let down through the roof. Is not this what you do in hospitals?” (CCD 9:467)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Sometimes in the routine activities of my day, I fail to see the value of what I do. Keep before me, Lord, the ‘big picture’ and realize the blessing it is to serve you in the sick and needy.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 24, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Let us give ourselves to God so that He will grant us the grace to stand fast (XII:82).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 23, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“We must always do things with the greatest possible simplicity.” (CCD 12:398)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Grant me, Lord, the ability to speak and act candidly, acknowledging the contributions of others whenever possible.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 23, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

This Company is from God because people see that it hastens to the relief of the most pressing and neglected needs (XII:80). 

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Daily Reflection

Feb 22, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“We must generously accept our inability to act, when it pleases God that this should happen.” (SW: 614)
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– When I am forced to remain inactive, Lord, keep me patient and calm in my waiting, knowing that this, too, pleases you.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 22, 2026, | Quote of the Day

May we see things as they are, as works of God which God has entrusted to us (II:80).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 21, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

Punctuality is an essential point to observe in the accomplishment of your duties. (CCD 12:408, 415, 435)
– 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.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 21, 2026, | Quote of the Day

God, grant us the grace to see things with the same eye as you do (XII:78).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 20, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Faith lifts the soul, hope supports it, experience says it must be, and love says let it be.” (CW 2:117)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Life is a precious gift from you, Lord. Help me to celebrate it and be grateful for your many gifts.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 20, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

If Jesus welcomed the mentally ill and fanatics, why shouldn’t we? (XII:78).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 19, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“You should be strictly conscientious in the preparation of the medicines you handle.” (CCD 10:539-540)
– St. Vincent de Paul

Whether I am responsible for preparation of medicines or not, 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.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 19, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

If there are any among us who think they are in the mission to evangelize the poor people but not to alleviate their sufferings, to take of their spiritual needs but not their temporal ones, I reply that we have to help them and have them assisted in every way, by us and by others (XII:77).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 18, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“The poor person, the patient, must be conscious that he is acknowledged as an individual, that he is respected, loved, treated on an equal footing and capable of giving as much as he receives.”
– Rev. Joseph Jamet, C.M.

– O Lord, let me be consciously aware of the respect and reverence I owe to each person I meet today.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 18, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

The Church has no worse enemies than priests. It is through priests that heretics have prevailed, vice has reigned, and ignorance has set up its throne among the poor people (XII:76).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 17, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“Love is inventive to infinity.” (CCD 11:131)
– 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.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 17, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

How much our hearts should be on fire with love for this ministry of assisting poor people and for devoting ourselves earnestly to it because the need is so great and God expects this of us (XII:73).

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Quote of the Day

Feb 16, 2026, | Quote of the Day

Our mission is to make God known to poor persons; to announce Jesus Christ to them; to tell them that the kingdom of heaven is at hand and that it is for persons who are poor (XII:71).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 15, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“It requires fortitude to be silent concerning personal ills and fatigue.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– When I am tempted to relate every detail about my personal problems, Lord, help me to keep them to myself, realizing that others must deal with sufferings far greater than mine.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 15, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

The more perfectly we practice virtue, the more pleasing we are to God (XII:69).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 14, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

Writing to encourage establishment of conferences in Siena: “You have rich children, O My Father, what a useful and beneficial lesson and how strengthening to enervated hearts to show them the poor; that is, to show them Jesus Christ not only in images painted by the great masters, but to show them Jesus Christ in the persons of the poor.”
– Bl. Frederic Ozanam

– Thank you, Lord, for the many opportunities I have of serving you in others.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 14, 2026, | Quote of the Day

Let us aspire to take Jesus as a model in the way He acted and what He did (XII:76).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 13, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“Work quietly, without attracting notice.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, when I find myself wanting to be excessively noticed or appreciated, I will find peace in knowing your love for me is unconditional.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 13, 2026, | Quote of the Day

When learning, the gift of leadership, and sound judgment are found in the same person, what a treasure! (XII:45).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 12, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“We should wait in silence for the gifts of the Spirit. Mary was in the upper room with the apostles. She kept silence while awaiting the descent of the Spirit.”
– St. Catherine Labouré

– Mary, you received such an abundance of gifts from the Holy Spirit. Help me to persevere in prayer for the gifts I so much need.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 12, 2026. | Quote of the Day 

Those suffering from illness in the Company are the blessing of the Company (XII:26).

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Quote of the Day

Feb 8, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

O human wretchedness! O cursed pride! How much trouble you cause! (XII:21).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 8, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“Charity, in order to be Christian, must be directed to the individual person, thus counteracting the contrary trends which are so much in evidence today. It must be respectful and impartial.”
– Rev. Joseph Jamet, C.M.

– Lord, if it is your face I see in every person I meet today, I can’t help but honor and respect the image.

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Quote of the Day

Feb 8, 2026, | Quote of the Day

O human wretchedness! O cursed pride! How much trouble you cause! (XII:21).

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Daily Reflection

Feb 7, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“Your nightly duty is laden with heavy responsibility, and it is only through rest, sensibly taken, that you will possess the presence of mind your duty demands.”
– St. Vincent de Paul

– Often the press of responsibilities is so great I fail to attend to my own personal needs. Help me to realize that burning the candle at both ends can only result in destroying the whole thing when the two ends finally do meet.

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