God of our life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down; when the road seems dreary and endless, the skies gray and threatening; when our lives have no music in them, and our hearts are lonely, and our souls have lost their courage. Flood the path with light, run our eyes to where the skies are full of promise; tune our hearts to brave music; give us the sense of comradeship with heroes and saints of every age; and so quicken our spirits that we may be able to encourage the souls of all who journey with us on the road of life, to your honor and glory.

God grants us not always what we ask so as to bestow something preferable.

He pleaseth God whom God pleaseth.

Love, and He will draw near; love, and He will dwell within you.

Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.

The desire for fame tempts even noble minds.

Attract them by the way you live.