Inspirational thoughts

‘Is it then a crime against others’ freedom to proclaim with joy a Good News which one has come to know through the Lord’s mercy? And why should only falsehood and error, debasement and pornography have the right to be put before people and often unfortunately imposed on them by the destructive propaganda of the mass media, by the tolerance of legislation, the timidity of the good and the impudence of the wicked? The respectful presentation of Christ and His kingdom is more than the evangelizer’s right; it is his duty. It is likewise the right of his fellow men to receive from him the proclamation of the Good News of salvation.” Pope Saint Paul VI

“In the designs of Providence, there are no mere coincidences.” St. John Paul II

“I’m not here to win friends and influence people. I’m here to do God’s Will. Now, if the accomplishment of that will bugs a lot of people, well, that’s their problem. I can’t help that.”  Mother Angelica

“For the most holy Eucharist contains the Church’s entire spiritual wealth: Christ himself, our passover and living bread. Through his own flesh, now made living and life-giving by the Holy Spirit, he offers life to men” St. John Paul II

“Loneliness is one of the best tools God uses to bring us closer to him. Why? Because it empties our heart of all created things and images and we find no consolation either in creatures or ourselves. There is no one but God”  Mother Angelica

“We are exceptionally good at seeing the faults in others and exceptionally adept at ignoring the faults in ourselves.” Bishop Robert Barron

“When our lives revolve around Christ we find order and harmony. And by implication, whenever something other than Christ – money, power, pleasure, honor – fills the center, the soul falls into disharmony. The well-ordered soul begins to wobble and go off-kilter.” Bishop Robert Barron

“Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it.” Robertson Davies