Inspirational thoughts

“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien

“I plead with you, never, ever give up on hope. Never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.”  St. John Paul II

“To be sure, it was not Easter Sunday but Holy Saturday, but, the more I reflect on it, the more this seems to be fitting for the nature of our human life: we are still awaiting Easter; we are not yet standing in the full light but walking toward it full of trust.” 
― Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

 “Mount Calvary is the academy of love.” -St. Francis de Sales

The washing of the feet and the sacrament of the Eucharist: two expressions of one and the same mystery of love entrusted to the disciples, so that, Jesus says, “as I have done… so also must you do” (Jn 13: 15).  – St. John Paul II

“Conviction without experience makes for harshness.” Flannery O’Connor
These two recent saints suffered so much on so many levels, giving them this healthy combination of conviction and compassion!

I have been invited to be a regular host of “Vigilant Heart”, a @radio_maria_usa show hosted by Annie Karto. I feel honored and blessed by this invitation to be a small part of the world of radio evangelization.
We will tackle a variety of themes and have a strong line up of interviews with missionary disciples that will encourage the heart and challenge the mind of the listeners. Please tune in the third Monday of every month from 7pm-8pm EDT. I will also be on this coming Monday from 730-8 pm. https://radiomaria.us/listen-to-the-radio/

“I see from the standpoint of Christian orthodoxy. This means that for me the meaning of life is centered in our Redemption by Christ and what I see in the world I see in its relation to that.” Flannery O’Connor
What is our criteria for living?  Sacred Scripture, Church teaching, the life and words of Jesus..are you listening to the Holy Spirit so you can truly be in sync with God’s Will?

“Palm Sunday marks the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.  But he entered in humility, not in pomp and power.  To humble ourselves and make our souls the garments that we spread before him, this is the greeting he desires.”  St. Andrew of Crete

“He had a winning smile and it was evident that he didn’t think he was any better than anybody else even though he was.”  Flannery O’Connor