I've had a tremendous problem with depression in my life. I'd rather not talk about it, because it's over. But depression is real.

The art of living is to enjoy what we can see and not complain about what remains in the dark.

People with handicaps teach me that being is more important than doing, the heart is more important than the mind, and caring together is better than caring alone.

I have always felt that if I am very personal and connected with what I myself am living, my writing will transcend ecclesial boundaries.

To the degree that we embrace the truth that our identity is not rooted in our success, power, or popularity, but in God's infinite love, to that degree can we let go of our need to judge.

Obviously a child can never conceive solitude if his parents aren't living it somewhere themselves. I don't mean that to be alone you have to get down on your knees for an hour in a yoga posture.

Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place.