Fasting reminds us that we are sustained by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Matt. 4:4). Food does not sustain us; God sustains us.

Each activity of daily life in which we stretch ourselves on behalf of others is a prayer in action.

Owning things is an obsession in our culture. If we own it, we feel we can control it; and if we control it, we feel it will give us more pleasure. The idea is an illusion.

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

In spiritual direction there is absolutely no domination or control.

Today the heart of God is an open wound of love. He aches over our distance and preoccupation. He mourns that we do not draw near to Him. He grieves that we have forgotten Him. He weeps over our obsession with muchness and manyness. He longs for our presence.

Prayer is simply saying "thank you, bless you, praise you."