Prayer of St. Vincent de Paul

"Lord, teach us to be generous;

To give without counting the cost;

To return good for evil;

To serve without expecting some reward;

To draw closer to those whom we find repulsive;

To do good to those who cannot reciprocate;

To love generously;

To work without being concerned about rest;

To be solely concerned about giving;

To give our whole self;

To give to those who need us,

Hoping to receive only You, Lord, as our reward.

Amen.”