Quote: June 30

“Evil always leaves some impression on the soul, if we do not envelop ourselves in a cloak of prayer and humility … the great cedars fall.”

~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

It is only through prayer that I can come to know myself and ask for the graces I need to overcome sin and temptation in my life. Gift me with the humility to see that I can do nothing good without you, Lord.”

Quote: June 29

“Looking up steadily spares the pain, both of retrospection and anticipation.”

~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lord, at times I am overwhelmed with guilt about my past actions and so filled with dread about the future, I am unable to move ahead in the here and now. Give me the grace to lay aside these negative thoughts and fill me with the confidence I need to deal with the present.

Quote: June 28

“Rash judgments are what Jesus most reproved in the Gospel.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, because I can never know the motives or interior struggles of another person, help me to avoid those thoughtless judgments I so often make about the actions of others. Forgive me for my failures in this regard.

Quote June 27

“One of the most powerful reasons to induce us to love God is the conviction we enjoy that he loves us.”

~ St. Louise de Marillac

Blessed Lord, I am humbled every time I think of your unconditional love for me – a love that knows no limits. Help me extend that same love to others.

Quote: June 26

“Our happiness lies in the cross; even Our Lord did not will to enter His glory except through sufferings.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, I’ll never fully understand the mystery of suffering. All I ask is that you keep giving me the grace to use it well as a means of growth in your spirit.

Quote: June 25

“This union of my soul with God is my wealth in poverty and joy in deepest affliction.”

~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

O God, see my poverty and have pity on me. Enable me to share freely the gifts you have given and find true contentment even in the middle of pain and sorrow.

Quote: June 24

“There are very few for so much work! Our Lord will have to labor with you!”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

When the volume of work overwhelms me and I am discouraged because of shortages of staff, remind me Lord, that it only takes a small piece of yeast to leaven dough, and you never ask more of me than I can give. Be with me to carry the load, my ever present Lord!”