We have real difficulty here because everyone thinks of changing the world, but where, oh where, are those who think of changing themselves? People may genuinely want to be good, but seldom are they prepared to do what it takes to produce the inward life of goodness that can form the soul. Personal formation into the likeness of Christ is arduous and lifelong.

We who have turned our lives over to Christ need to know how very much he longs to eat with us, to commune with us. He desires a perpetual Eucharistic feast in the inner sanctuary of the heart.

Four times a year withdraw for three to four hours for the purpose of reorienting your life goals

..the true test of spirituality [is] in the freedom to live among people compassionately....Prayer frees us to be controlled by God.

In spiritual direction there is absolutely no domination or control.

The inner attitude of the heart is far more crucial than the mechanics for coming into the reality of the spiritual life.

Loneliness is inner emptiness. Solitude is inner fulfillment.