“Fall, and then rise. Sweat, and then pray. Be like Jesus, who gave Himself totally and completely to the Father, even unto death.” – Chase Crouse
“Our Lord gently affirms our limitations and, in them, invites us to seek His strength while continually upholding our well-being.” – Megan Hjelmstad
“The more the soul revives itself in the Resurrection of Christ, the more it feels the need of God and of heavenly truths.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
“Having our internal smoke alarm go off frequently makes it quite challenging to abide in love and truth.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
“Over the years I have become convinced, both through my own experience as a priest and a spiritual director, that the number one tactic used by the devil towards faithful and devout people is to create division.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“The more the soul revives itself in the Resurrection of Christ, the more it feels the need of God and of heavenly truths.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
‘“Gift” is only gift if we give all the pieces. That is what integrity means. It means being authentically human – not just a spiritual or cerebral being, but also fully alive in our emotions, our imagination, and our desires’ – Fr. Derek Sakowski.
“I quickly realized I, like most people, talk a good game. We are confident when the lights are on and our stomach is full. But you really don’t know yourself or your attachments until someone takes them away.” – Rob Marco
“Running from pain causes us to develop internal coping mechanisms that atrophy our souls and wear at unsuspecting parts of our spirits.” – Megan Hjelmstad
“To enter into the Gates of Holiness is to find shelter from the dangerous voids that otherwise haunt our existence.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles