The core problem is not that we are too passionate about bad things, but that we are not passionate enough about good things.

The real power in helping somebody to be transformed is not to do something to them but to join with them.

We can't always make life work. But we can always draw near to God. There is a different way to approach our problems. There is a NEW WAY to live.

The problem sincere Christians have with God often comes down to a wrong understanding of what this life is meant to provide.

The goal of our sanctification is that we place Christ on display in the way we love others.

A vision we give to others of who and what they could become has power when it echoes what the spirit has already spoken into their souls.

It is the understanding of others and the awareness of their needs, that the ambassador of CHRIST should strive to cultivate

Following Christ is a wild adventure full or risk, frustration, excitement, and setbacks. It is not an evening stroll in a planned community along a well-manicured path.

I've practiced centering prayer. I've contemplatively prayed. I've prayed liturgically... I've benefited from each, and I still do. In ways you'll see, elements of each style are still with me.

The degree to which we openly express our feelings should be governed, not by fear of reprisal, but by our commitment to loving others.

I hear Jesus telling us to stop negotiating with Him, to stop offering something we think we have in exchange for His blessings.

People don't get to choose their family, but if you have the family you would choose - that's happiness.

'Love Story' is actually about a guy that I almost dated. But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn't like him. All of them!

O May, sweet-voice one, going thus before, Forever June may pour her warm red wine Of life and passions,--sweeter days are thine!

I've swum for my country, I've swum for my coaches and my schools and my teams. I decided this time I was going to swim for myself.

The people I know that have the hardest time keeping it together emotionally are people that don't workout.

Every situation--nay, every moment--is of infinite worth; for it is the representative of a whole eternity.

Old age is not for sissies.

The live setting is always better for me. I usually thrive at live. I feel like having a band behind me and being able to interact with the crowd helps boost my energy up.

I'm a Christian. I was born and raised a Catholic. But I think there are people that are frauds that are ministers.

And yet I adore him. I think he's quite crazy, and with no place or occupation in life, and far from happy, and philosophically irresponsible – and there is absolutely nobody like him.