Quote: July 31

“perseverance is a great grace. To go on gaining and advancing every day, we must be resolute, and bear and suffer as our blessed forerunners did. Which of them gained heaven without a struggle?”

~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lord, when I am struggling with pain in my life, remind me that I am never left to face it alone.

Quote: July 30

“Rely upon God, and you will have the fulfillment of whatever your heart desires.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

What is my heart’s desire? Sometimes I’m not even sure, but of this I am very sure. God’s love for me is unconditional and in surrendering myself to it I know my needs will be satisfied.

Quote: July 29

“Through truth and sincerity should ever guard our words, yet we should be careful never to offend others.”

~ St. Louise de Marillac

Lord, in the name of “sincerity” never let my words injure or embarrass others. Teach me to be sensitive to their feelings and treat them as I would want to be treated.

Quote: July 28

“Free your mind of anything that troubles you; God will take care of it.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

When my worries loom heavily over me, I will surrender them all to your care, Lord, and place myself under your loving protection.

Quote: July 27

“It may come to your mind that you have not enough intelligence to conduct so large and difficult a house. To this I shall reply that there will be two of you to do it: Our Lord and yourself, and with him, all is possible.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

Lord, you have said that your grace is sufficiently given for whatever you ask of us. Knowing that is a comfort to me and I will ask for what I need, in your most powerful name.

Quote: July 26

“How liable we are to err in our judgments respecting others unless we thoroughly know the motives of their actions.”

~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

How easy it is to rashly judge the actions of others! Lord, if I err regarding others, let it be on the side of charity.

Quote: July 25

“Evenness of temper is a particular virtue, a state which supposes an aggregate of all the virtues, an external manifestation of the peace and beauty of the interior.”

~ St. Vincent de Paul

How many occasions for petty aggravation come up during the course of my fast moving days? When I am aware of this, I will try to pause, take a break and “lighten up.” Lord, help me to become patient with others and also with myself.