Prayer of the vincentian family

Lord Jesus, You who willed to become poor, give us eyes and a heart directed towards the poor; Help us to recognise you in them; In their thirst, their hunger, their loneliness and their misfortune. 

Enkindle within our Vincentian family, unity, simplicity, humility and a fire of love that burned in Saint vincent de paul.

strengthen us so that, faithful to the practice of these virtues, we may contemplate You and serve You in the person of the poor. And may one day be united with You and them in your Kingdom. Amen