The National Day of Prayer invites Americans to pray for our nation — including our workplaces. Businesses need leaders with integrity, humility, and empathy who can shape the workplace and reach beyond to our nation.

Joseph’s chastity, and his purity of heart, which includes but goes beyond just physical purity, enabled him to embrace God’s will, no matter the apparent cost to himself or the strenuousness of the undertaking. The pure, unadulterated gaze of Joseph’s heart upon God made it extremely sensitive and supple to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, as revealed to him by God’s messenger angels.

God has given you particular gifts. And for all the “bossy babes” out there, this is delightful news: being direct and even confrontational in a world that shirks away from hard truths is a gift. We need people who can stand firm in the truth, and who aren’t afraid to lead with love.

This article explores the life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul, the "Apostle of Charity," who transformed from a young priest into one of history's greatest advocates for the poor and marginalized.