“On Day 5 I envisioned an image of planets in orbit around the sun, and Day 6 brought one particular planet to the forefront — all self-contained and resplendent in its thin envelope of air. Love is a force like gravity.”
“Christ, my savior and my companion, hear the distress of your people. Calm our fears and help us deal with our deep sorrow and our profound anger. You, who were helpless on the cross, teach us to live with our helplessness. Teach us to love. Amen.”
“In each case what I remember most, of course, is the child. Our grandson was handed to us wrapped in a soft, little white blanket, his tiny hands fisting in a way that took my breath away. He opened his eyes and looked at me, and I knew I would do anything for this little soul.”
“The beauty of the light that is life is like rainbow snow crystals, and it sets our hearts soaring with joy. ‘Glory,” says John, and “grace upon grace.'”
“But we, too, are called. We are in our own dyad with the angel spirit who is the messenger from God. No matter how simple or ordinary we think we are, no matter how unsuited for a heavenly plan, there is an angel waiting.”
” Praying without ceasing is simply a matter of being aware of our relationship with this God, who is present in all our moments, and being thankful.”
“It is into this mess that the cry goes out, “Prepare the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.” It is into this disaster that God will once more come, incarnating in helpless human flesh.”
“It struck me that this life that I believe is mine, that I am sure belongs to me, is not mine at all. I’m taking care of a property that really belongs to God.”
“What belongs to God is the blood and breath of all living creatures, Roman and Jewish alike — and all creation from the dust in the road to the galaxies in their courses. “
“In the language of the Soul the symbol of a wedding banquet is a very big deal. It is the celebration of a change of consciousness — a union of elements that were once completely out of relationship or actively in conflict.”