contemplation

“When we do authentic work, of whatever kind, we participate in God’s ongoing creation and providence.” ~Bishop Robert Barron

“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” ~Joshua 24:15

Our life and our death is with our neighbor. If we gain our brother, we have gained God, but if we scandalize our brother, we have sinned against Christ. ~Abba Anthony

Every suffering, every wound, every single setback, tragedies included, is not your ruining, but in Christ’s hands, it is your becoming. ~Sister Mary Grace

The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still. ~Exodus 14:14

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” ~Luke 22:42

“If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.” ~St. Teresa of Avila

“Without silence we will lose our center and become the victim of the many who constantly demand our attention.” ~ Henri Nouwen

“The fact that you are seeking God means that you have already found God. Or deeper still, that God is seeking you. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even be seeking God.” ~Thomas Merton

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. ~Proverbs 9:7-9