Quote: March 8

“Charity opens the heart and triggers dialogue so much desired by the Church. It unveils to the poor man, the true image of God.”

~ Rev. Joseph Jamet, CM

Lord, keep me mindful that problems will respond to dialogue undertaken with good will and respect.

Quote: March 7

“Always, the hand of God is outstretched for those who wish to clasp it.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, what would I ever do without your support? Take my hand and lead me because so often I don’t know where to go or what to do.

Quote: March 6

“It is an obligation for us to inconvenience ourselves for the service of the poor.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, teach me patience in the face of obstacles I sometimes meet as I perform my daily work. Help me to do this work even when it is unappealing. With you all things are possible!

Quote: March 5

“Overcome your timidity and go out boldly into the slums and visit those unknown to you who have never come near your parish church.”

~ Blessed Frederick Ozanam

What is my attitude toward the homeless, the derelict, the abused or the AIDS sufferer? Lord, give me the courage and compassion to seek out the poor more directly.

Quote: March 4

“God wishes you to attend to your patients’ spiritual necessities as well as their physical needs.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Sickness is a very vulnerable time in anyone’s life. Heavenly Father, keep me aware that you are at work in those who are suffering and how necessary it is to support the spiritual healing that may be taking place.

Quote: March 3

“God makes the interests of the afflicted his own.”

~ St. Louise de Marillac

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit He saves.”

Psalm 34:18

Quote: March 2

“Every ward of a hospital is a chapel wherein Jesus resides.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Whenever I visit a hospital, Lord, your presence is very near. May everything I say or do for the sick be done to comfort and console as you would have me do.