Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul West Central Province




We offer you these daily quotes from St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and others of the Vincentian family. Along with the quote you will find a brief reflection which you may find helpful to your prayer life. Our hope is that these Daily Reflections renew your spirit, bring you closer to God and lead to a deeper understanding of the Vincentian Charism.
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lord, teach me how to let go and trust you, so my faith can grow and my hope increase.
- 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.
- St. Louise de Marillac
"The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; and those who are crushed in spirit He saves."
- Psalm 34:18
- 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.
- Blessed Frederic 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Rev. Joseph Jamet, CM
Lord, keep me mindful that few problems will not respond to dialogue undertaken with good will and respect.
- St. Vincent de Paul
To admit to my failures takes a lot of humility and courage. Rather than yielding to despondency, let me see these occasions as times of growth, painful as they may be.
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Divine Lord, let nothing ever separate me from your love, on which I greatly depend.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, empower me to be your instrument of peace today, realizing that even one person can make a difference.
- St. Louise de Marillac
Teach me how to pray, Lord, remembering that you are always willing to provide me with what I need if I but ask.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, is it possible to have sight and yet be blind? Never let me be so preoccupied with my own temporal concerns that I blot out the needs of my poor brothers and sisters who have so little, while I have so much.
- Blessed Frederic Ozanam
Lord, help me to be open-handed in giving my time and resources to the service of those most in need.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Being a faithful steward involves attention to many details if useless expense is to be prevented. Lord, teach me how to properly care for what is placed in my charge because these things belong to the poor and not to me.
- Rev. Joseph Jamet, CM
Today, Lord, I offer myself to you with all my gifts, desires and good intentions. I am grateful that you accept me and love me as I am.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, sometimes I am more caught up in the feelings I experience in prayer than in its end result. Teach me how to pray so I may love those I serve as much as I know you love me.
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Today, I will examine my relationships in your presence, Lord, and see if my love for others is truly 'full', or if there are areas in need of improvement.
- St. Vincent de Paul
How hard it is for me to remain at peace when everything around me seems to be falling apart. At those times comfort me with your healing presence and bring peace to my soul.
- St. Louise de Marillac
Lord, when I reflect on how much you were willing to give to redeem me, the sufferings I have to endure seem so very small in comparison.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Heavenly Father, I ask for a conscience that is sensitive to all the nuances of honesty and truthfulness. Forgive my past failures in this regard.
- Blessed Frederic Ozanam
Lord, you are the God of all hope. When I feel tired or depressed, I will remember the great price you paid that I may have hope.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, when I reflect on all you have done for me in the past and continue to do for me now, I put all my confidence in you as to the future.
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lord, with you at my side, fear has no place in my life. Increase my faith in you.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Heavenly Father, slow me down and calm my steps when impatience to succeed causes me to look for quick and easy solutions.
- St. Louise de Marillac
Sometimes, Lord, I fail to see your loving hand in the events of each day, especially the painful ones. When will I learn to rely on you and not on myself?
- St. Vincent de Paul
I will approach my work today with renewed energy, Lord, and make it a matter of conscience to carry it out responsibly.
- Rev. Joseph Jamet, CM
How do I use mass media, Lord? Am I attached to them, or do I use them to spread your word? If changes are needed, give me the courage to make them.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, I am grateful for the difference you make in my life. Use me today, that others may see your presence within me and be drawn to you.
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lord, give me a generous heart, always ready to give freely without counting the cost.
- St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, when your service requires extraordinary effort, my willingness to 'go the extra mile' is so often rewarded with peace and joy. Thank you for this.