“Without prayer, I should be of little service.” (CW 1:259)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
– Before beginning my work today, I will take a few moments to reflect and listen to you speaking within me.
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“I hope Our Lord will give you a share in the patience He practiced, not only in enduring fatigue but in seeing Himself abandoned by many who began to follow Him, even by the apostles, through no fault of His but because of their heedlessness.” (CCD 6:282-283)
– St. Vincent de Paul --
– Lord, I recall the situations and persons that seem to trigger unjustifiable anger in me and beg you to heal me of this fault.
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“You will be judged not on efficiency and success, though these must be sought for, but on love; and your professional work must be the channel through which you express your love.”
– Rev. Joseph Jamet, C.M.
– Lord, your ways are not my ways. Sometimes I find myself caught up with being successful and competitive. Help me to keep a proper balance with your love as my first motivation.
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“Aid the sick in a constructive way and call upon their cooperation.”
– St. Vincent de Paul --
– Sometimes sick people fail to cooperate because they are afraid or disturbed by their lack of control over their situation. Help me, Lord, to be a sensitive listener so I can become aware of their unspoken concerns.
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