Inspirational thoughts

“To show the love we have to Him, we ought to serve and love every rational creature.” St. Catherine of Siena

“Try to keep your soul always in peace and quiet, always ready for whatever our Lord may wish to work in you.” St. Ignatius of Loyola

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

– Albus Dumbledore

“You may forget that you are at every moment totally dependent on God.” CS Lewis

“Beware of trying to accomplish anything by force.” St. Angela Merici

“On the last day, when the general examination takes place, there will be no question at all on the text of Aristotle, the aphorisms of Hippocrates, or the paragraphs of Justinian. Charity will be the whole syllabus.”  St. Robert Bellarmine

“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” (Pride and Prejudice) Jane Austen

I am very grateful to Paul Nagel for personal crafting this medal rack for my 13 marathon medals…looking forward to hanging #14 after Boston on April 20th! Each one of these races was a battle, and each one was offered up for more priestly vocations and other special intentions. Grateful to God for the gift of running!

“A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” Winnie the Pooh