My writing has developed drastically . The Return of the Prodigal Son is the most important thing I've done, and my most mature book.

Jesus says, "Keep your heart on the kingdom first. Keep your heart on God's love. Keep focused on the fact that you are God's beloved daughter or son. That's the truth of who you are.

To listen is very hard, because it asks of us so much interior stability that we no longer need to prove ourselves by speeches, arguments, statements or declarations. True listeners no longer have an inner need to make their presence known. They are free to receive, welcome, to accept.

It is precisely in times of spiritual dryness that we must hold on to our spiritual discipline so that we can grow into new intimacy with God.

You don't have to run around world proving you're lovable.

Pay attention to the people God puts in your path if you want to discern what God is up to in your life.

In solitude we become aware that our worth is not the same as our usefulness.