Inspirational thoughts

     “We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind.  He who has faith knows this truly; let him rejoice.” Pope St. Paul VI

“Open wide your door to the one who comes. Open your soul, throw open the depths of your heart to see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the sweetness of grace. Open your heart and run to meet the Sun of eternal light that illuminates all men.”    St. Ambrose

“Always live under the eyes of the Good Shepherd and you will walk unharmed through evil pastures.” St. Padre Pio

“You must speak to Jesus also with the heart, besides the lips; indeed, in certain cases you must speak to him only with the heart.” St. Padre Pio

“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business.  Instead, I have called you friends…” John 15:15
    Is Jesus #1?  He wants to be your best friend, but you need to put him on your daily schedule for some quality prayer time and allow him to accompany you everywhere, all the time…

“None of us want to be in calm waters all of our lives.” Jane Austen
Sometimes the rough seas are the circumstances God can use to remind us that he is in the boat…and they can often be huge opportunities for personal growth…

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain

“Time will explain.” Jane Austen

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” Thomas Jefferson