“A fault may serve for our advancement when it serves to humble us.” (SW: 285)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Lord, make me aware of the prejudice, jealousy and other faults to which I so often yield. I am humbled by your love for me in spite of these imperfections.
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“Sickness is not an evil which we should fear, but a most efficacious means of sanctifying our souls. To murmur when God sends it is to complain of his having done us good.” (CCD 10:405)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– When I am ill, I will do my best not to complain. Lord, teach me how to be patient and leave the outcome to you.
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“The most glorious and desirable death is that which surprises us with arms in our hands for the service of the Lord.” (CCD 8: 293)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, death will hold no fear for me if my days are spent serving You in whatever way Your will is revealed to me.
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“Night follows day, sadness follows joy, and opposition public applause, in order that our souls may abide in God alone, who is above all change.” (CCD 6:1-2)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Dear Lord, when I am surrounded by change and conflict, I look to you as my rock of safety. In you is all my confidence.
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To wear oneself out for God, to have happiness and strength only to consume them for God, is to do what Our Lord Himself did, who exhausted Himself for love of His Father (XIIIa:195).
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“It would never do to have hearts and fortunes sink together.” (CW 1:107)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– To fail at something without losing heart takes a lot of courage. I will pray for the grace to keep on forging ahead in spite of the obstacles I may encounter.
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“Reputation is but an empty bubble when it is not founded on truth, and when established on this basis, it has nothing to fear.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, it isn’t easy to be totally honest and truthful in today’s world. Help me to value integrity more than gain of any sort.
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“Who are we to believe that we should be exempt from public calamities? Is it not reasonable that we should suffer with the rest?” (SW: 396)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– O God, times of trouble are inevitable. How easy it is to forget that those times can be a source of growth if borne patiently. Fill me with the trust and confidence I need to make it a positive experience.
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“Each of our days is marked with the protection of Mary, who is exceedingly anxious to be our mother, when we desire to be her children.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Mary, you are such a powerful intercessor with your son. I commend to you, today, all the most urgent needs and desires of my heart, knowing you will obtain for me what I need most.
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“Why should others be more persistent in persuading me to trifles than I in adhering to that which I know is right?”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Sometimes, adhering to what I know to be a right course of action may require a great deal of courage, and open me to criticism. At such times make me strong in resisting an easier course, Lord.
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“Pride is a most pernicious vice, and the more to be dreaded as we are strongly inclined to it by nature.” (CCD 11:45)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, I thank you for loving and sustaining me in spite of my foolish pride, which tempts me to believe I am better than others. Forgive this sin and help me to understand that others, too, are equally blessed by you.
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“Be at peace and continue working as you have always done; the trouble you have already taken will not be lost. You know that after the rain comes the sunshine.” (SW: 362)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Dear Lord, when there doesn’t seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel and all seems lost, make me feel your strength and truth of your promise to be always with me. I believe in that promise!
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“Affability and meekness are very powerful virtues in gaining souls to God.” (CCD 11:57-58)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Heavenly Father, today, I will try to be pleasant and gentle with those who are suffering, remembering how patient and forgiving you are with me.
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“Continue to be edification to the neighbor, the consolation of the afflicted and the solace of the sick.” (SW: 601)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, and rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18
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“Condescension in evil or dangerous matters is not a virtue; it is a weakness and a disorder.” (CCD 11:59)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Be present, Lord, when my desire to be thought well of tempts me to take the easy way out and not challenge what I know is a wrong course of action. Give me the courage to do what is right.
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To conform ourselves in everything to the will of God, and to take all our pleasure in this is to lead a truly angelic life upon earth, and even to live the very life of Jesus Christ (XII:389).
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“Your steadiness of conduct will never injure you, even in the minds of those who act differently from you, for all will respect and esteem you more for persevering in what you know to be your duty.” (CW 1:224)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Help me, Lord, to remain at peace when I have done all I can do in a situation, knowing that you are always ready to support me.
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