Every one of us is shadowed by an illusory person: a false Self. We are not very good at recognizing illusions, least of all the ones we cherish about ourselves.

The God of peace is never glorified by human violence.

Life is this simple: we are living in a world that is absolutely transparent and the divine is shining through it all the time. This is not just a nice story or a fable, it is true.

The fact remains that we are invited to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the wind, and join in the general Dance.

It might be good to open our eyes and see.

Prayer and love are really learned in the hour when prayer becomes impossible and your heart turns to stone.

It is in the ordinary duties and labors of life that the Christian can and should develop his spiritual union with God.