Inspirational thoughts

“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything good.” William Faulkner

“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.” – Knute Rockne, former Notre Dame college football coach and three-time national champion.

“When you come against trouble, it’s never half as bad if you face up to it.” – John Wayne

“Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” Coach John Wooden

“Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself. St. Francis de Sales

“A goal, a love and a dream give you total control over your body and your life.” ― John Wayne

“O my Lord, inflame my heart with love for You, that my spirit may not grow weary amidst the storms, the sufferings and the trials.”

• St. Faustina

“When I see that the burden is beyond my strength, I do not consider or analyze it or probe into it, but I run like a child to the Heart of Jesus and say only one word to Him: “You can do all things.” And then I keep silent, because I know that Jesus Himself will intervene in the matter, and as for me, instead of tormenting myself, I use that time to love Him.”  St. Faustina

“Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important.” T.S. Eliot

“The Lord said to me, ‘The loss of each soul plunges Me into mortal sadness.  You always console Me when you pray for sinners.  The prayer most pleasing to Me is prayer for the conversion of sinners.  Know, My daughter, that this prayer is always heard and answered.’”  St. Faustina