“I am Patrick, yes a sinner and indeed untaught; yet I am established here in Ireland where I profess myself bishop. I am certain in my heart that ‘all that I am,’ I have received from God. So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.” St. Patrick
Inspirational thoughts
Emotional intelligence
Authentic Christians
“I wish not merely to be called Christian, but also to be Christian.” St. Ignatius of Antioch
The light of Faith
“Faith is like a bright ray of sunlight. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.” St. Francis de Sales
Kindness
“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”
—Eeyore
Being present
“Trust no Future, howe’er pleasant!
Let the dead Past bury its dead!
Act,—act in the living Present!”
‒ H. W. Longfellow, ‘A Psalm Of Life’.
Prayer
“We cannot give what we have not got.” St. Mother Teresa
Building trust
“In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the team if success is going to be achieved.” – Mike Krzyzewski, former coach of Duke basketball
Embrace challenges
“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way!” — Dr. Seuss
Critical conversations
“If you are afraid of confrontation, you are not going to do very well.” – Bill Parcells, Coach of the New York Giants / New England Patriots