Inspirational thoughts

“Our soul is like a hot air balloon. If by chance there is a mortal sin, the soul falls to the ground. Confession is like the fire underneath the balloon enabling the soul to rise again. . . It is important to go to Confession often.” Blessed Carlos Acutis

‘Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.’  Shakespeare

“Motivation is something nobody else can give you. Others can help motivate you, but basically it must come from you and it must be a constant desire to do your very best at all times and under any circumstances.” Joe Dimaggio

“After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases.”
― Mickey Mantle

“Boldness be my friend.”  Shakespeare

“It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.”

William Blake 

“How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?”  Shakespeare

“(Lent) is a period of spiritual ‘combat’ which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready to renew the promises of our Baptism.”

-Pope Benedict XVI

“I am happy to die because I have lived my life without wasting a minute on those things which do not please God.” Blessed Carlos Acutis