Jesus' simple poetic words are delivered casually and gently. Jesus prefers to explain a difficult concept over time, never talking down to His followers, patiently letting the words soak in until they understand them fully.
Roma DowneyI think Operation Smile is in more than 22 countries, mostly Third World. It just happened that my schedule opened up at the time they were heading to Vietnam.
Roma DowneyIf I can steal away and read something other than what I have to for my work, it's restorative.
Roma DowneyI have been a spokesperson for Operation Smile for twenty years helping children with facial deformities. I also have worked with a children's mission called Compassion International. Both are doing amazing work for the children of the world.
Roma DowneyI do take time to pray. I also start my day in gratitude, and as my first foot hits the floor in the morning when I climb out of bed, I say "Thank," and as the next foot hits the floor, I say "You," and I say "Thank you" all the way to the bathroom. Starts the day in the right headspace and the right heart space!
Roma DowneyJessica Simpson is the youth ambassador for Operation Smile, and an episode of The Apprentice featured a team managing a charity concert she put on. Donald Trump came on stage and pledged a donation.
Roma DowneyI'd love to do some bedtime stories for kids or that kind of thing. But with the demands of the shooting schedule and balancing the demands of being a single mother, it's a wonder you can squeeze in anything.
Roma DowneyI love to be by the ocean and have always done my best thinking by the sea. The ebb and flow is like a brain massage and very calming. I am also inspired by seeing kindness in others. It touches me and reminds me to be kind as well.
Roma DowneyI pray. I try to find space to process with a walk on the beach, a hike in the hills. Nature is restorative. I also try not to overreact. I grew up in Ireland, and we are big tea drinkers, and I think it's less about the tea itself and more about the ritual and the moment to prepare.
Roma DowneyBetween stimulus and response, there is a space, and when you take time to pray or make a cuppa, you don't have to live in reaction to a situation.
Roma DowneyIf you have donated, these children may never know your name, but they will never forget your kindness.
Roma DowneyI think we all do have a guardian angel. I believe they work through us all the time, when we are thoughtful and good and kind to each other.
Roma DowneyHaving played an angel for so long, you can imagine that I've been asked to endorse any number of causes over the years. Obviously I have to limit my participation with any charity, so I decided to really concentrate on my love of children.
Roma DowneyI have the soul of a singer and do splendidly in the shower but the world will never hear it. Basically, I'm the only Irish person who can't carry a tune.
Roma DowneyCatholics Come Home inspires each of us to share God’s love with others, in order to help change the world for the better, for eternity!
Roma DowneyWhat is free time? I'm a single mother. My free moments are filled with loving my little girl.
Roma DowneyI am inspired by seeing kindness in others. It touches me and reminds me to be kind as well.
Roma DowneyI'm the youngest of six children; both of my sisters are housewives and they each have four kids.
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