Daily Reflection

Sep 24, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“Let us endeavor to grow more and more in the confidence that in whatever state we are placed by God we shall be secure, although we may think that we would be better off somewhere else.” (Similar to CCD 7:343)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, when my confidence sags, and I find myself dissatisfied with where I am and what I am doing, bolster my courage and lead me to where you want me to be.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 24, 2026 | Quote of the Day 

Good living and the good odor of the Christian virtues put into practice draw the black sheep back to the right path and confirm Catholics on it (II:442).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 23, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“Take every day as a ring which you must engrave, adorn and embellish with your actions, to be offered up in the evening at the altar of God.” (CW 3a:488)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– Although the actions of my day are usually so ordinary, I will make a conscious effort to do as well as I can for your greater glory, Lord. Every evening I will take a few moments to review my day and the resolutions I made.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 23, 2026 | Quote of the Day  

I no more trust in human means for divine ends than I do in the devil (II:433).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 22, 2026 | Daily Reflection 

“I wish you a new heart and an entirely new love for Him who loves us unceasingly and as tenderly as if He were just beginning to love us: all the delights of God are ever new and full of sweetness because He never changes.” (CCD 1:408)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– “I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts.” Ezekiel 36:26

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Quote of the Day

Sep 22, 2026 | Quote of the Day 

The works of God are not sumptuous or showy (II:427).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 21, 2026 | Daily Reflection

“How obvious it is that God loves you since he gives you so many opportunities of serving him.” (SW: 507)
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– Thank you, Lord, for the privilege of serving you in the poor and needy, whether directly or indirectly. May there always be room in my heart for the homeless, the displaced and the suffering souls of this world.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 21, 2026 | Quote of the Day  

The downfall of most communities comes from the cowardice of superiors in not holding firm and in not purging them of the troublesome and incorrigible (II:422).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 20, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“Let us serve God as he wishes, leaving to him the disposal of all.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Today, Lord, I will be decisive and do something I’ve been putting off, leaving the outcome to you.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 20, 2026 | Quote of the Day   

Let us purge the company of worldly persons and those who are not pleasing in the eyes of God (II:421).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 19, 2026 | Daily Reflection 

“We must know how to wait with patience and to expect more from God than from men.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– O God, your love for me is constant and true. Help me to be most fully the person you want me to be. I believe you will grant what I ask in your name.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 19, 2026 | Quote of the Day

Whoever contributes to union of hearts in a company binds it indissolubly to God (II:413).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 18, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“The greater my unworthiness, the more abundant is His mercy.” (CW 2:41)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– Heavenly Father, in spite of my great unworthiness you constantly favor me with your mercy. How can I ever thank you for so much love?

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Quote of the Day

Sep 18, 2026 | Quote of the Day 

Charity is the cement that binds communities to God and persons to one another (II:413).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 17, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“May God remain forever in your heart and give you the strength necessary for every trial.” (CCD 6:213)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, you know well what is in my heart. You know my every thought and desire. Strengthen what is weak and remove all that is unworthy of you.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 17, 2026 | Quote of the Day  

We can find no more effective means of letting people see the beauty and holiness of the Catholic religion than by hospitality shown to the sick (II:407).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 16, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“I ask God to be the heart of your heart.” (CCD 1:310)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, I confide to you the needs of my family and all those I love. Protect them with your strength and keep them safe in your heart of hearts. Amen.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 16, 2026 | Quote of the Day 

When I said that you must be unwavering as to the end and gentle as to the means, I am describing to you the soul of good leadership (II:403).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 15, 2026 | Daily Reflection 

“The power to sin greatly increases our merit, if we abstain from offending God.”
– St. Louise de Marillac~

– Lord, you know everything about me— my thoughts, desires, and faults. Have mercy on me, forgive my sins and give me the courage to keep on picking myself up so I can follow you, who are my way, my truth and my life.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 15, 2026 | Quote of the Day  

Do not be constrained by the majority opinion. Choose the one that seems best to you, or your own, provided you give an account of this (II:403).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 14, 2026 | Daily Reflection 

“Charity is the cement that unites communities to God and individuals to each other, so that he who contributes to the union of hearts in a community binds it indissolubly to God.” (CCD 2:413)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, give me a heart so filled with loving concern for those who make up my particular “community” that there is no room for criticism or self-seeking.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 14, 2026 | Quote of the Day 

All that contributes to the ruin of charity comes from the evil spirit (II:401).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 13, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“We must never be surprised when those upon whom we relied fail us; it is then that God steps in to do his work.” (CCD 5:442)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Lord, when those in whom I trust fail me and all seems lost, teach me to forgive from my heart. Be my strength at those difficult times.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 13, 2026 | Quote of the Day  

How happy are those who give themselves to God without reserve to do the works Jesus Christ did and to practice the virtues He practiced (II:389).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 12, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“Religion does not limit the powers of the affections, for our Blessed Savior sanctifies and approves in us all the endearing ties and connections of our existence. Religion alone can bind the cord over which neither circumstances, time, nor death have any power.” (CW 1:212)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~

– How fortunate I am to have family and friends who care about me. As death begins to claim these loved ones, console me in my grieving and keep the remembrance of them alive in my heart.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 12, 2026 | Quote of the Day  

The poor common people are starving for the Word of God and are being allowed to die of hunger (II:369).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 11, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“Is it to be expected that all the world approve our every proceeding and we never have occasion to find fault with the deportment of others? In that case, God would have to change human nature.” (CCD 3:462)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

– Heavenly Father, help me to ignore the disapproval and slights which sometimes come my way. Never let such things stand in the way of my moving ahead with the work I am doing for you.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 11, 2026 | Quote of the Day 

The misery of the war is really cooling the enthusiasm of those who could make a contribution (II:358).

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Daily Reflection

Sep 10, 2026 | Daily Reflection  

“For very just reasons, God sometimes conceals from his servants the fruits of their labors, even though he blesses them with very great results.” (CCD 5:463)
– St. Vincent de Paul~

When what I am doing doesn’t seem to have much meaning or the outcome seems obscure, with you at my side I know, Lord, my efforts will be rewarded no matter the results.

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Quote of the Day

Sep 10, 2026 | Quote of the Day  

Our Lord humbles in order to raise up and allows the suffering of interior and exterior afflictions in order to bring about peace (II:350).

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