Quote: August 7

“We must submit to all that God wants from us and from those belonging to us; therefore, give yourself once more to Him to be entirely, with all that belongs to you, under the conduct of Divine Providence.”

~ St. Louise de Marillac

Lord, I offer to you all that I have and am, knowing your love for me is boundless and your Divine Providence will protect me from all harm.

Quote: August 6

“May God increase your strength, and may he make you share more and more in his spirit.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, no matter how busy my day, I will make space for your reflective silence.

Quote: August 5

“To enjoy we must love; and to love we must sacrifice.”

~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Sometimes loving you, Lord, demands sacrifice. Grant me the strength to give without counting the cost.

Quote: August 4

“Our Lord, eternal and infinite, is the splendor of glory, the fountainhead and source of all grace and beauty.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, I will be content to rest in the shelter of your wings and sing your praises!

Quote: August 3

“Let us labor together at God’s work with great meekness and humility; these are solid virtues.”

~ St. Louise de Marillac

Contrary to what we may think, it takes a lot of strength to act with calm gentleness in the face of adversity. Help me to grow in the practice and meekness and humility and make them a part of my life, Lord.

Quote: August 2

“I beg Our Lord that he may be the object of your thoughts and the rule of your actions.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, you are the way, the truth and the life for me. I direct all my thoughts and actions to you.

Quote: August 1

“If we had even a tiny hint of his live, would we remain with our arms folded? Would we allow to perish those whom we could assist? Oh no, charity cannot remain inert and inactive.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, the needs of the poor are so great. Today, I will find an opportunity to personally go out to someone in need.