[Salvation]

St. Vincent, patron of all charitable associations and father of those who are in misery, come to our assistance. Obtain from Our Lord help for the poor, relief for the infirm, consolation for the afflicted, protection for the abandoned, a spirit of generosity for the rich, grace of conversion for sinners, zeal for priests, peace for the Church, tranquility and order for all nations, and salvation for them all. May we be united in the life to come, by your intercession, and experience joy, gladness, and everlasting happiness. Amen.

[Mad Dawg]

I heard tonight that when Vincent de Paul was in a very easy position (as a priest) his faith suffered. But when he volunteered for a very poor post and started to serve the poor his faith blossomed.

I would love to know what our non-Catholic bubbas and sissies report. I am confident that it is good, because all my trust is in God’s generosity. Still I would love to hear the blessings He has given to all of us when we responded to His Son’s call to serve the poor.

I’ll bet a dime that xzins has some miracles to report. God moves in the most unlikely ways, among the most unlikely people.

It may be an acquired taste, but I have come to love it when God says, “You are SUCH a DOPE, Mad Dawg! My ways are SO not your ways. Hold my beer and watch this!”

May I please die with His praise on my lips!