“Though for a time we may have yielded to temptation, let us now take courage and conquer the enemy by doing violence to self.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
Forgive me, Lord, for the times I have yielded to temptation and sinned. Knowing that you love me so much you died to save me is my greatest motive for avoiding sin in the future.
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Practice the divine virtue of patience and submission to His good pleasure. It is the touchstone by which He tries you and by it He leads you to His own pure love (III:120).
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“In the name of God, let us have ever more and more confidence in Him; let Him guide our little barque; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck and no matter how the importance and variety of the works of others threatens to swamp it, it will sail with all the greater security, amidst so many good ships, so long as it keeps straight on its own course, and does not cross their track by deviating from its own path.” (CCD 4:347)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– In these uncertain and confusing times, I place my confidence in you, Lord, to guide the work of my hands so it may be values-driven and benefit those I serve.
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“Are you weary after all the happenings and difficulties of the day? Well, in the evening you have this beneficial refreshment which will give energy to all your actions.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– When cares wear me down, restore and renew me, Lord, through the reading of your Scripture.
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“You must look forward. At all events this life is worth possessing, if it were only because while we have it we are candidates for a better one.” (CW 1:47)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Lord, help me to put away all the burdens of the past and the fears I have for the future. Take from me anything that prevents me from moving toward a greater union with you.
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“After a storm comes sunshine, and the good God, who casts down and raises up again, makes joy succeed affliction, and lets the effects of his power be in the measure of our hope founded on goodness.” (CCD 6:140)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Dear God, I put my trust in you because you are my unfailing hope in time of need.
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“Though truth and sincerity should ever guard our words, yet we should be careful never to offend others.”
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Lord, I want to be honest and upright in my dealings with others. Keep from me all thoughts of vengeance or retaliation toward those who may have hurt me through a mistaken idea of speaking truth.
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“We must not judge the designs of God according to human reason, although our puny minds incline us to do so.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– O God, sometimes your ways are a mystery to me, too great to comprehend. Let it be enough to know you love me and that I accept, even when I don’t understand.
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“Naturally everyone wants the best for himself, whereas Our Lord wishes us to prefer the worst.” (CCD 7:515)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
Instead of seeking the best for myself, Lord, teach me that only my very best is good enough for those I will be serving today.
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“God can show his power by means of weak instruments. Blessed be his Holy Name!” (CCD 8:66)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, I thank you for the gift of this moment, this hour and this day. I consecrate to you all the good coming from my actions, whether great or small.
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“All our happiness consists in fulfilling the will of God, and it is real wisdom to desire nothing but that.” (CCD 4:290)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– When I stray away, looking for happiness in wealth, power and prestige, lead me back to you, O Lord, because you alone can bring me lasting joy.
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“What ordinarily deceives us is the appearance of good according to human reason which never, or rarely, falls in with the Divine.” (CCD 2:520)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Help me, O Lord, to look beyond appearances and hold fast to what is honest and true.
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“Let us mistrust desires for change. Who are we who seek to choose our path? Let us abandon ourselves to Divine guidance.” (SW: 249)
– St. Louise de Marillac~
Lord, when I find myself envying others who are following what appears to be some other, more attractive path in life, remind me that your love will sustain me in my present situation which you have chosen for me. I place all my trust in you.
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“Our Lord has no use for our knowledge or our good works if he does not possess our heart; and even this heart he does not wish if we do not give it to him when he asks.” (CCD 7:483)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Lord, I praise you with all my heart this day. Accept the work of my hands and make it pleasing to you.
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“Our Lord wants us to serve him with judgment; all the rest is indiscreet zeal.” (CCD 1:79)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– It is hard, Lord, to make correct judgments. Be with me at those times when issues are serious and solutions hard to reach. Lord, you are my surety.
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“O Lord, keep us in thy way, direct us in thy paths, recall our wanderings, make us to hear thy voice with gladness and to rejoice in thy salvation.” (CW 3a:33)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton~
– Heavenly Father, when will I learn that only in you will I find true peace and contentment?
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