Am I always in contact with Reality, or do I only pray when things have gone wrong, when there is a disturbance in the moments of my life?

Our Lord insists on the social aspect of our lives: He shows very distinctly that we cannot further ourselves alone.

At the back of it there lies the central citadel of obstinacy: I will not give up my right to myself--the thing God intends you to give up if ever you are going to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Intercession means raising ourselves up to the point of getting the mind of Christ regarding the person for whom we are praying.

The height of the mountaintop is measured by the drab drudgery of the valley.

The best measure of a spiritual life is not its ecstasies but its obedience.

Faith that is sure of itself is not faith; faith that is sure of God is the only faith there is.