God has seen fit that, since our services are useful to many persons, everyone approves them, but only when they are carried out in the spirit of Our Lord.
Vincent de PaulBut the blessed Bishop of Geneva taught his nuns another kind of prayer, which even the sick can make: to remain peacefully in the presence of God, manifesting our needs to Him with no other mental effort, like a poor person who uncovers his sores and by this means is more effective in inciting passers-by to do him some good than if he wore himself out trying to convince them of his need.
Vincent de PaulIf God is the center of your life, no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts.
Vincent de PaulThe works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases Him.
Vincent de Paul