Daily Reflection

May 29, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Picture to yourself that there are millions of souls with outstretched arms calling you!” (CCD 1:245)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– The needs of the poor are so vast; it overwhelms me to think of who needs help the most. Instead of dwelling on what I am unable to do, Lord, inspire me with an awareness of the needs of those I meet today and what I can do to make a difference in their lives.

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Quote of the Day

May 29, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Beg the Lord to bind your hearts together into one, which will be His own, and to strengthen you in your work (I:163).

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Daily Reflection

May 28, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“I see that faith is a gift of God to be diligently sought and earnestly desired, and groan to him for it in silence, since our Savior says I cannot come to him unless the Father draws me.” (CW 1:371-372)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– When my daily agenda is too full and a multitude of noisy distractions surround me, it is hard to hear your invitation to come apart and rest in you. Be with me as I once more reorder my priorities. Without you, nothing else matters.

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Quote of the Day

May 28, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Place yourself complete in that holy love which is brought about by trust in God and mistrust of oneself (I:150).

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Daily Reflection

May 27, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“God always blesses humble beginnings more than those that make a big stir!” (CCD 2:315)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Forgive me, Father, for the times I’ve made a big show of things, forgetting that the good I do needs only to be seen by you.

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Quote of the Day

May 27, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

Oh, what great reason people of good will have to be cheerful (I:145).

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Quote of the Day

May 26, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

How admirable and adorable are the ways by which God leads his own (I:123).

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Daily Reflection

May 26, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“To give of one’s means is nothing if one does not give oneself, and employ every moment of one’s life, and even expose it to danger for the love of God, in serving the poor.”
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– Lord, you have been so generous to me. Show me how to serve without counting the cost.

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Daily Reflection

May 25, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“It is an obligation for us to inconvenience ourselves for the service of the poor.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Sometimes the poor can be very demanding and want their needs met at the most inconvenient times. When these situations arise, remind me, Lord, that I am their servant.

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Quote of the Day

May 25, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

The spirit of Our Lord will be your rule (I:118). 

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Daily Reflection

May 24, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“How can we live an interior life until some of our natural rubbish is removed?” (CW 3a:259-260)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– Lord, I want to be whole. Heal whatever in me is broken. In spite of the pain, I sometimes feel in my life, I appreciate the freedom you give me to experience it and still place all my trust in you.

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Quote of the Day

May 24, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

You must make it understood that the poor are being damned for want of knowing the things necessary for salvation (I:112).

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Daily Reflection

May 23, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“The more you give to our Lord, the more blessings you will receive. His yoke is sweet to him who embraces it willingly.” (CCD 7:203)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Today, Lord, in thanksgiving for your many blessings, I will find a little time to spend with a lonely or forgotten person.

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Quote of the Day

May 23, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

How fortunate you are to walk on the ground where so many great and holy individuals have trod (I:112).

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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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