“Truth does not depend on the people around us or the place we are in.” (CW 1:371)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Even though I value truth, yet there are occasions when I fail to live up to my ideals. Forgive these shortcomings and inspire me to do better in the future.
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“It is in silence that we can hear God speak to our hearts.” (CCD 9:98)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– You speak to me, Lord, but often I can’t hear you because I don’t take time to listen in silence. I will plan to take time today for quiet reflection.
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“Every good action is a grain of seed for eternal life.” (CW 3a:488)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Time seems to fly by these days and now I am painfully aware of the missed opportunities for good I could have done. Help me to be less concerned about temporal matters and more about the things of the spirit.
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“Allow yourself to be led by His fatherly love, for He does love us and is far from rejecting a righteous man; He will not even abandon a wicked man who hopes in His mercy.” (CCD 4:317)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Heavenly Father, the only thing I can be sure of is your love for me. Protect me and lead me as I go about my day.
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“You will help others more by the peace and tranquility of your heart than by any eagerness or care you can bestow on them.” (CW 3b:84)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Use me, Lord, as an instrument of your peace today. I want to extend your love to those I meet, especially those who are ill or grieving the loss of a loved one.
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“Your patients need a share of your joy.” (X:268)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Today Heavenly Father, I will find occasions to relax and laugh so others may see the joy I feel in being with them.
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“When the Spirit of God dwells in souls, he delivers them from that weakness which makes them ask, ‘What will people say?'” (SW: 269)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Deliver me, Lord, from being overly concerned about the opinions of others when the only important thing is to do what is right in your eyes.
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“Charity is like a flame which soars aloft. When present in a soul, charity raises it aloft to God and draws God to it in such a way that if you could see the beauty of it, you would fall in love with it and be transported with astonishment.” (CCD 10:452)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, cause Charity to so inflame my heart that everything I do will be an act of love for you.
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“The best ingredients of happiness are order, peace and solitude.” (CW 2:83)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Sometimes I look for happiness in the wrong places, Lord. Today I will think of ways to provide time for the solitude I need to recharge my spiritual “batteries” and reflect on my priorities.
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“We should assist the poor in every way and do it both by ourselves and by enlisting the help of others… to do this is to preach the gospel by word and by work.” (CCD 12:77-78)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, make my love for you be like a living flame which spreads itself to all in its path, its intensity transformed into loving care of your poor.
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“I think God gives you enough courage to make good use of all the slanders; provided he be not offended, what do you care?” (SW:393)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– It is painful to know someone hates or dislikes me. At those times, Lord, make me strong enough to forgive unconditionally as you would have me do.
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The countryside is so vast! There are people by the thousands filling up hell. All the ecclesiastics, with all the religious, would not suffice to remedy this misfortune (I:166).
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