Daily Reflection

Jun 30, 2026, | Daily Reflection   

“Evil always leaves some impression on the soul, if we do not envelop ourselves in a cloak of prayer and humility. The greatest cedars fall.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– It is only through prayer that I can come to know myself and ask for the graces I need to overcome sin and temptation in my life. Gift me with the humility to see that I can do nothing good without you, Lord.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 30, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Our days are numbered and we cannot add a moment of life to the last one God has determined for us (I:346).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 29, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Looking up steadily spares the pain, both of retrospection and anticipation.” (CW 1:426)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– Lord, at times I am overwhelmed with guilt about my past actions and so filled with dread about the future; I am unable to move ahead in the here and now. Give me the grace to lay aside these negative thoughts and fill me with the confidence I need to deal with the present.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 29, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

He who from all eternity has chosen you to assist the poor will preserve you as the apple of His eye (I:346).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 28, 2026, | Daily Reflection | 0 comments

“Rash judgments are what Jesus most reproved in the Gospel.” (CCD 2:158)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, because I can never know the motives or interior struggles of another person, help me to avoid those thoughtless judgments I so often make about the actions of others. Forgive me for my failures in this regard.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 28, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

As for servants, you must pay them great honor and treat them kindly, cordially, and most respectfully (I:344).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 27, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“One of the most powerful reasons to induce us to love God is the conviction we enjoy that He loves us.”
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– Blessed, Lord, I am humbled every time I think of your unconditional love for me— a love that knows no limits. Help me extend that same love to others.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 27, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

The good God, who has ordinarily provided you with everything at the right moment, will not abandon you now (I:342).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 26, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Our happiness lies in the cross; even Our Lord did not will to enter his glory except through suffering.” (CCD 7:246)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, I’ll never fully understand the mystery of suffering. All I ask is that you keep giving me the grace to use it well as a means of growth in your spirit.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 26, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

How true it is that the world is filled with misery! Courage, we must put up with our own and with that of others as long as God pleases (I:340).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 25, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“This union of my soul with God is my wealth in poverty and joy in deepest affliction.” (CW 2:489)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– O God, see my poverty and have pity on me. Enable me to share freely the gifts you have given and find true contentment even in the middle of pain and sorrow.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 25, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Sick minds need to be cared for more delicately and charitably than people who are physically ill (I:332).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 24, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“There are very few for so much work! Our Lord will have to labor with you.” (CCD 1:71)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– When the volume of work overwhelms me and I am discouraged because of shortages of staff, remind me Lord, that it only takes a small piece of yeast to leaven dough, and you never ask more of me than I can give. Be with me to carry the load, my ever-present Lord!

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Quote of the Day

Jun 24, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

In His admirable Providence, Our Lord allows holy fathers and mothers to suffer anguish from their own flesh and blood (I:315).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 23, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Continue to look after your sick and your little girls, in union with the care Our Lord took of the sick and little children— services which he strongly recommended to others. Life is short and great is the reward.” (CCD 5:220)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– In your lifetime, Lord, you showed your special love for the sick and children. Your example is my inspiration, as it was for St. Louise.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 23, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Remember that the faults of the children are not always imputed to the parents, especially when they have had them educated and have given them good example (I:314).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 22, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“I beg Our Lord that in his goodness he may animate you with his true Spirit.” (CCD 13b:295)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, your love is so great it extends beyond all boundaries of human understanding. Enkindle in me a great desire to spread your kingdom to all those with whom I come in contact today.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 22, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

I cannot tell you how much the poor has need of your living a long time (I:307).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 21, 2026, | Daily Reflection | 0 comments

“What are our real trials? By what name shall we call them? One cuts out a cross of pride, another of causeless discontent, another one of restless impatience or peevish fretfulness. But is the whole any better than children’s play if looked at with the common eye of reason, much more the pure eye of faith.” (CW 3a:262)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– When I compare my own crosses to those of others, Lord, mine appear so trivial against what I see others having to bear. Help me to see my crosses as opportunities for sharing in your passion and sufferings which paid the price of my redemption.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 21, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

How I fear large numbers and expansion. What reason we have to praise God for allowing us to honor the small number of the disciples of His Son (I:304).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 20, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“Since God has entrusted to you the care of the family, he will impart to you the requisite qualities for the proper discharge of that duty. Let him act and do not be disturbed when things go against your wishes. Be particularly on your guard not to give pain to anyone but be a consolation to all.” (CCD 5:642)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, leadership requires a special set of virtues especially when care of souls is involved. If that function is required of me, I beg you to endow me with the qualities of a true servant, always ready to listen and support those under my care.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 20, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

We are like the servants of the centurion in the gospel with regard to bishops, insofar as when they say to us: go, we are obliged to go; if they say: come, we are obliged to come; do that, and we are obliged to do it (I:297).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 19, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“How fortunate you are to have such a large number of sick to look after! Oh how obvious it is that God loves you since he gives you so many opportunities of serving him! Continue to do this for love of him, with all the necessary gentleness, care, and charity.” (SW:507)
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– Lord, I am grateful for all the opportunities you give me to show your compassion and love to the sick and those entrusted to my care.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 19, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

Do not be afraid of undertaking too much of what you can do without coming and going; but fear only the thought of doing more than you are doing and more than God is giving you the means to do (I:290).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 18, 2026, | Daily Reflection 

“Our Lord will be your consolation; this I ask of him for you with all my heart.” (CCD 1:574)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– How comforting it is to know that in all the times of my life, the good and the bad, you are here and your presence brings peace and healing to my spirit.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 18, 2026, | Quote of the Day  

People will never believe in us if we do not show love and compassion to those whom we wish to believe in us (I:277).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 17, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“To correspond to the grace of the moment means a wonderful union between you and God all day.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– It is hard to comprehend how much you are concerned with all the details of my life, Lord. I will consult you often in the course of my day.

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Quote of the Day

Jun 17, 2026, | Quote of the Day 

We do not believe people because they are very learned but because we consider them good and love them (I:276).

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Daily Reflection

Jun 16, 2026, | Daily Reflection  

“The sufferings of Our Lord gave fecundity to His words, and your crosses will also give it to the holy seed you plant in hearts.” (CCD 5:547)
– St. Vincent de Paul~.

– Create in me, Lord, a compassionate heart, softened and not embittered by the sufferings of my life.

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