“If the motivation is Christian and not selfish (you may need the help of a spiritual director to discern this), then take some initial steps to find out how you can go in that direction without neglecting your primary vocation.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“Yes, there is a river that flows through the Heavenly City. That river, too, is beautiful and dangerous. I ache for it and avoid it.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
“We need to let God lead us in developing this plan for life. This takes place in the quiet of prayer.” – Debra Black
“(The devil) is indeed the ultimate, eternal peddler, inviting each of us into his cunning shell game of misdirection and deception.” – Gabriel Garnica
“This time we set apart is a good way to remember who you are in relation to the Father, rather than being a person with a certain career or particular position, or in relation to others as spouse or parent.” – Deanna Bartalini
“Jesus will show us where we need to repent and grow in virtue. He invites us to be healed.” – Christine Hanus
“Walking past the couple, my mother heard the woman say she no longer went to confession because she couldn’t think of any sins to confess.”- Christine Hanus
“Those charisms certainly belong to God and not us. They are gratuitously given by a generous and loving God, intended for the purpose of serving and growing His Kingdom.” – Gabriel Garnica
“Whether I recall sharing a deep conversation with my wife, the countless laughs with my children, or our vacation time together as a family, reflecting on what I am grateful for over the last few months has been a restorative process.” – Thomas Griffin
“Virtues do not exist in isolation from each other or our behaviors. There is much overlap when we are maturing in our spiritual life.” – Deanna Bartalini