Daily Reflection

May 22, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Do not burden yourself with rules and practices; strengthen yourself to fulfill well those you have, especially as regards your daily actions and employments; in short, let your greatest concern be to do well what you do.” (CCD 1:375-6)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, sometimes my days are so hectic. I need your guidance in my decision making so that what I do is really necessary for your glory and not my own.

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Quote of the Day

May 22, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

The kingdom of God is peace in the Holy Spirit (I:111).

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 Daily Reflection

May 21, 2026, | Daily Reflection

“If only we have courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along.” (CW 2:156) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

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Quote of the Day

May 21, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

You are trying to become the servant of those poor young women and God wants you to be His own (I:111).

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Daily Reflection

May 20, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“A grain of charity suffices to calm many anxieties and ease many differences.” (CCD 1:572)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Heavenly Father, when the opportunity to be a peacemaker comes my way, help me to accept it and show your love equally to those with opposing views.

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Quote of the Day

May 20, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

You are, as it were, on a stage upon which one act of bitterness is capable of spoiling everything (I:110).

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Daily Reflection

May 19, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“You see a great deal of distress that you are unable to relieve. God sees it also. Bear the pains of the poor together with them, doing all you can to give them whatever help they need, and remain in peace.” (SW: 396)
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– Lord, when I feel overwhelmed by the distress, I am unable to relieve, help me to feel your presence and realize You are well aware of all those needs and provide me with the direction I need.

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Quote of the Day

May 19, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Let there appear no sign of division between you (I:110).

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Daily Reflection

May 18, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Gently and imperceptibly, the angels inspire us to do good and then leave us perfectly free to do it or not.” (CCD 8:224)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– I am grateful, Lord, for those countless promptings to do good which come my way and the loving protection of your angels.

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Quote of the Day

May 18, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

Do you think you will become more capable of drawing near to God by withdrawing from Him than you will by approaching Him? (I:108).

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Daily Reflection

May 17, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“We must learn the hard lesson of submission; and once this has been accomplished, everything that comes after will be rendered easy.” (CW 1:28)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– Why do I find it so hard to completely turn my life over to you, Lord? Drive away from me the fear of what you might ask of me and replace it with the peace that only comes from a total gift of self to you.

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Quote of the Day

May 17, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

The spirit of God urges one gently to do the good that can be done reasonably, so that it may be done perseveringly and for a long time (I:92).

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Daily Reflection

May 16, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Those whom you serve should feel the efforts of your kindheartedness.” (CCD 9:430)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, let the great love I know you have for me, shine through my actions so others may experience your great loving compassion.

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Quote of the Day

May 16, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

God is love and wants us to go to Him through love (I:81).

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Daily Reflection

May 15, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Our good God wishes that all which has past remained in oblivion. The only thing you have to do is make good use of the present, but you must ask this grace of Him.” (SW: 371)
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– How wonderful it is to know that I am forgiven so completely by you, Lord! Teach me to forgive others without holding on to resentment or bitterness.

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Quote of the Day

May 15, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Our Lord wants us to serve Him with common sense, and the opposite is called indiscreet zeal (I:79).

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Daily Reflection

May 14, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“Our Lord is a perpetual Communion to those who are united to His will.” (CCD 1:233)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, I want to do your will. Show me what you want of me this day and give me the grace to do it.

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Quote of the Day

May 14, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than an abundance of good works done for others (I:75).

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Daily Reflection

May 13, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“God is with us, and if sufferings abound in us, His consolations also greatly abound and far exceed an utterance.” (CW 1:253)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– Father, you surround me with so many marks of your special care. Never let me be so overcome with self-pity that I neglect to thank you for what you constantly do for me.

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Quote of the Day

May 13, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

Our Lord will perhaps draw more glory from your submission than from all the good you could do (I:75).

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Daily Reflection

May 12, 2026. | Daily Reflection  

“Free your mind of anything that troubles you; God will take care of it.” (CCD 1:84)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, I put all my trust in you, knowing that whatever worries me can never be totally frightening because you are there with me.

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Quote of the Day

May 12, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

It is very difficult to do any good without conflict (I:75).

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Daily Reflection

May 11, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Blessed Guardians– be watchful. Help us to use well the grace of the moment in the care and instruction of the little ones under our charge. Watch over them with us.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Heavenly guardian angels, keep watch over our families and especially the children. Let no harm come to them or those committed to our care.

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Quote of the Day

May 11, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

You belong to Our Lord and His holy Mother; cling to them and to the state in which they have placed you (I:71).

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Daily Reflection

May 10, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“A charitable word is all that is sometimes necessary to convert an obdurate heart. In like manner one bitter word is capable of afflicting a soul and plunging it into a sadness that may be most injurious.” (CCD 11:56)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, help me to recognize the good in others and try to win them to you with kindness and encouragement.

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Quote of the Day

May 10, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

May God be pleased to give you His spirit and the grace to act in this same spirit and to bear your troubles in the way He bore His (I:65).

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Daily Reflection

May 9, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“How good it is to trust God! Turn to Him often, then, as children look to their father and mother in their need.” (SW: 277)
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– Dear God, I believe In You and place all my confidence in You, believing that my trust will never be confounded.

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Quote of the Day

May 9, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

I pray that His Divine Goodness may accompany you, be your consolation along the way, your shade against the heat of the sun, your shelter in rain and cold, your soft bed in your weariness, your strength in your toil and finally, that He may bring you back in perfect health and filled with good works (I:65).

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Daily Reflection

May 8, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“We should spend at least as much time in thanking God for His favors as we have in asking them.” (CCD 12:399)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Heavenly Father, I am grateful for all the blessings You constantly pour out on me. Today, in my prayer, I will take time to think about them.

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Quote of the Day

May 8, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

What great hidden treasures there are in holy Providence and how marvelously Our Lord is honored by those who follow it (I:59).

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