Inspirational thoughts

“We must understand then, that even though God doesn’t always give us what we want, he always gives us what we need for our salvation” – Saint Augustine

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”  St. Mother Teresa

“The point is to move from “Why?” to “How?” The real question isn’t “Why is this happening to me?” but “How should I live through these things?” How am I called to face this situation? What call to growth is being made to me through this? That question will always get an answer.” Fr. Jacques Philippe

“You can’t go to heaven hating somebody, forgive now. Be compassionate now. Be grateful now. Love Jesus & Mary now. Accept God’s will now. – Mother Angelica

“We are called to plant the seeds of trees, under whose shade we will never sit.” — St. Anthony of Padua

“In God’s will, there is great peace.” – Saint Josephine Bakhita

“The reason why I play golf is I’m trying to glorify God and all that He’s done in my life. So, for me, my identity isn’t a golf score.” Scottie Scheffler (#1 golfer in the PGA)

“When we are before the Blessed Sacrament, instead of looking about us, let us shut our eyes and open our hearts; and the good God will open his. We will go to him, and he will come to us, the one to give, and the other to receive. It will be like a breath passing from one to the other. What delight we find in forgetting ourselves that we may seek God.” St. John Vianney

“The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people.” Leo Tolstoy