Sincerity is the foundation of the spiritual life.

There is within each of us a modulation, an inner exaltation, which lifts us above the buffetings with which events assail us. Likewise, it lifts us above dependence upon the gifts of events for our joy.

Therapy is the boat across the river, but most don't want to get off. Don't blame, forgive, All healing is self-healing

Where possible Paul avoids quoting the teaching of Jesus, in fact even mentioning it. If we had to rely on Paul, we should not know that Jesus taught in parables, had delivered the sermon on the mount, and had taught His disciples the 'Our Father.' Even where they are specially relevant, Paul passes over the words of the Lord.

The man who has become a thinking being feels a compulsion to give every will-to-live the same reverence for life that he gives to his own. He experiences that other life in his own.

Impart as much as you can of your spiritual being to those who are on the road with you, and accept as something precious what comes back to you from them.

O heavenly Father, protect and bless all things that have breath: guard them from all evil and let them sleep in peace.