Solitude
“The man who fears to be alone will never be anything but lonely, no matter how much he may surround himself with people. But the man who learns, in solitude and recollection, to be at peace with his own loneliness, and to prefer its reality to the illusion of merely natural companionship, comes to know the invisible companionship of God.” Thomas Merton
Embracing solitude?
Understanding…
”A thinker reverses roles and sees the perspectives of others.”
Captain James Cook
Trying to understand other people’s perspective
Humble
“What will be the crown of those who, humble within and humiliated without, have imitated the humility of our Saviour in all its fullness!” St. Bernadette
Humility
Courage!
Courage to evangelize!
Confidence in God!
”It’s easier to have faith in yourself if you have faith in God.”
Captain James Cook