Joy is based on the spiritual knowledge that, while the world in which we live is shrouded in darkness, God has overcome the world.

It is to this silence [contemplative prayer] that we all are called.

Those who think that they have arrived, have lost their way. Those who think they have reached their goal, have missed it. Those who think they are saints, are demons.

Community is where humility and glory touch.

...the word that seems best to summarize the desire of the human heart is 'communion.' ...wherever we look it is communion that we seek.

Beneath our frantic activities, there's a deep desire to show the world we are worthwhile.

the real "work" of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. To gently push aside and silence the many voices that question my goodness and to trust that I will hear the voice of blessing-- that demands real effort.