Claire Dwyer 
Saint Joseph, as foster father of Jesus and head of the Holy Family, had an exalted and most responsible vocation — namely, to open the way for the redemption of the world and to prepare” for it by the introduction, education, and guidance of the youth of the God-Man. In this work, Saint Joseph cooperated … Read more
“The gift of contemplation demands a faith and a trust that extend beyond what the senses can provide.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Upon reflection, you will likely find that one of the transcendentals moves you toward God more so than the others.” -Jen Arnold
“Men chosen by God to be His priests face so many temptations and trials and need support in so many ways.” – Fr. Jesse Maingot, O.P.
“In Christ, we see what emotional maturity looks like when it is wholly integrated with reason and grace.” – Marge Steinhage Fenelon
“Our thoughts, feelings, and emotions are real, but they do not disclose our deepest identity.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, CFR
“Go back and notice if certain words or themes show up a few times, or note the questions you raised but did not come to a conclusion about.” – Deanna Bartalini
“It is our job to imitate Mary, to give our fiat despite whatever unseen crosses lie ahead for us.” – Jen Arnold
“On that sweaty afternoon in the Philippines, Rule 6 may have saved my mission.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
“Emotional maturity – or emotional intelligence – is a process rather than a personality trait.” – Marge Fenelon
“There is a cost to not growing in prayer, to failing to pray for our brother priests in their moment of need.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“Let us sail out on the rolling sea of His mercy and just BE with Him. He has so much to say to us before He goes forever to the Father. ” – Denise Trull
“If we take up this call, the Holy Father has opened up a great mystery that can rebuild the whole Church.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“The healing power of affirmation—to be truly received by another and loved for the sake of one’s innate goodness—has the potential to transform souls and thus renew the Church and the world.” – Claire Dwyer
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