September 27, 2025

Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul

God our Father, you gave Vincent de Paul the courage and holiness of an apostle for the well-being of the poor and the formation of the clergy. Help us to be zealous in continuing his work. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Daily Thought from The Saints

“All the science of the saints is included in these two things: to do, and to suffer. And whoever has done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.”

— Saint Francis De Sales

Daily Scripture Verse

“Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me.”

John 14:23-24

Daily Meditation

“By accepting the sufferings offered by life and allowed by God for our progress and purification, we spare ourselves much harder ones. We need to develop this kind of realism and, once and for all, stop dreaming of a life without suffering or conflict. That is the life of heaven, not Earth. We must take up our cross and follow Christ courageously every day; the bitterness of that Cross will soon or later be transformed into sweetness.”

— Fr. Jacques Philippe

Day by Day with Mary, the Mother of God

Let us to do as the Virgin Mary did. She surrendered herself to God’s will for her. And what do we do Western Mark when something disconcerting happens to us, do we say “Fiat” so that the divine plan may not be squandered or lessened in its efficacy? We should be Saints and allow the divine plan to be fulfilled to its utmost extent. Alas! Where do we stand?

Pere Jacques (Lucien-Louis Bunel)

A Prayer from Notre Dame University

Rev. Gabriel J. Griggs, C.S.C.

Lord, many of your teachings and acts of love are hidden from us. Nevertheless, we believe that with the aid of the Holy Spirit, our eyes and hearts will be open to the truth of your person and your salvific mission. Send your Spirit upon us that we may see with the eyes of children and thereby see your kingdom as it takes hold here on earth. Enkindle in our hearts a desire for you and your kingdom, and we shall be made new.