“After a storm comes sunshine, and the good God, who casts down and raises up again, makes joy succeed affliction, and lets the effects of his power be in the measure of our hope founded on goodness.” (CCD 6:140)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– Dear God, I put my trust in you because you are my unfailing hope in time of need.
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“Though truth and sincerity should ever guard our words, yet we should be careful never to offend others.”
– St. Louise de Marillac~
– Lord, I want to be honest and upright in my dealings with others. Keep from me all thoughts of vengeance or retaliation toward those who may have hurt me through a mistaken idea of speaking truth.
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“We must not judge the designs of God according to human reason, although our puny minds incline us to do so.”
– St. Vincent de Paul~
– O God, sometimes your ways are a mystery to me, too great to comprehend. Let it be enough to know you love me and that I accept, even when I don’t understand.
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“Naturally everyone wants the best for himself, whereas Our Lord wishes us to prefer the worst.” (CCD 7:515)
– St. Vincent de Paul~
Instead of seeking the best for myself, Lord, teach me that only my very best is good enough for those I will be serving today.
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