“St. John of the Cross has a lot to say about the danger, not of desires, but of attachments. The disciplines he encourages are not meant to destroy desire but to teach us what desire is for.” – Glenn Dickinson
“Watchfulness and attentiveness are critically important postures in the spiritual life.” – Thomas Griffin
“Of all the works done by God in time and outside of Himself, the redemptive Incarnation of the Word is the greatest.” -Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
“Prayer that binds this poverty of spirit around itself like swaddling clothes gives God the space and freedom to manifest anew Divine Humility at work in humble humanity.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“Motherhood is that rooted stump. It looks humble from the outside looking in.” – Denise Trull
“The goods of this world, whether superficial or profound, will never, can never, provide the deep, lasting joy that our hearts yearn for, that we were made for.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“A beloved priest friend of mine asked, ‘What is it like to love someone you haven’t met yet?’ I didn’t have the words for it then, and I don’t now. Yet a line from the Psalms came quickly to mind: ‘When will I come to the end of my pilgrimage and behold the face of God?’” – Emma Adams
“The heavens and the earth as we know it will pass away but we who are ready look forward with joy to a “new heavens and a new earth” where the justice of God will reside in all its fullness.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene
“I felt like God was saying ‘Buckle up!’ as I prepared for a roller coaster ride. Only to find myself on bumper cars instead.” – Grace Abruzzo