Saint Vincent de Paul was a renowned French Catholic priest who dedicated his life to serving the poor and the less fortunate. Born in 1581 and ordained as a priest in 1600, he went on to become a significant figure in the Catholic Church. His commitment to social reform and tireless work in founding charitable organizations for those in need left a lasting impact on society and the Church.
God our Father, we raise up to You the needs and sufferings of our brethren who are experiencing extreme poverty. Do not abandon them in their difficulties. Make us Your instruments of kindness and generosity to our brothers and sisters who are poor and needy. Increase in us the desire to extend a helping hand to them. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, thank you for all the wonderful people in my life who have shown me kindness and grace. I pray that you will banish the negative thoughts and emotions that I struggle with and instead fill me with positivity and compassion so that I may be kind to others and inspire them to be kind as well. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.