The wish to pray is a prayer in itself.
— Georges BernanosThe three Secrets of Fatima were closely held by the Vatican for decades, until the text of the third and last secret was finally released in 2000.
— Peter J. TanousJust show a little humility. If you know your weaknesses you will not be enslaved by them.
— Fiorella De MariaTolkien did admit that, 'As a guide, I had only my own feelings for what is appealing or moving.' In other words ~ he wrote about what interested him ~ and despite his protestation of including anything allegorical into his tale, Catholic history and mystic prophecy obviously received its fair share of attention ...
— E.A. BucchianeriPRAISE FOR 'THE JOURNEY HOME'Many saints are known and praised by all. We pray to them in litanies and celebrate their feast days. But the vast majority of holy men and women live heroic lives quietly before God. Loyal to family, lovers of God, servants in the Church, these unsung saints live everyday life as an example for us. David Hanneman is one such man. His story is exemplary and should be told to the world. He not only lived a noble life, but also suffered with heroism and grace as he passed into glory. This is a story to encourage and bless us all. We are thankful to Joseph Hanneman for sharing his father and making his story known to us who need such examples to encourage us as we face the difficulties and challenges of life.
— Stephen K. RayPrayer and comfortable living are incompatible.
— Teresa of ÁvilaWhen I walk in the forest just before the meal, while reciting the scriptural phrase that I 'meditate' for that day, spiritual joy comes over me as if by appointment.
— Adalbert de VogüéThe good news is that there is one kind of food you can never have too much of. The best way to fully recover from a food addiction or body-image problem is to fill up on the Lord.
— Kate WickerIn the afternoon the digestion of the meal deprives me of the incomparable lightness which characterizes the fast days.
— Adalbert de VogüéPoor God, how often He is blamed for all the suffering in theworld. It’s like praising Satan for allowing all the good that happens.
— E.A. Bucchianeri