Dogs have important jobs, like barking when the doorbell rings, but cats have no function in a house whatsoever.

Most of what happens in the world is far beyond a dog's comprehension, so they must turn to their faith in us to help them navigate life's treacheries. Don't we, also, have unanswerable questions about the vagaries of modern existence for which the answer is beyond human grasp, so that only our faith can guide us?

Because failure isn't an option if success is just a matter of more effort.

You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.

Dogs have important jobs, like barking when the doorbell rings, but cats have no function in a house whatsoever.

Dog’ is ‘God’ spelled backward; you know that. That’s why you’re here, to help the nuns do God’s work.

I wouldn't say that I have overcome opposition so much as I have tried to understand it. The lash of judgment carries a wounding sting, and there's a deeply instinctual tendency to want to respond in kind. I am not proud that my thoughts were blackened with vile opinions about the nature of those who were attacking me.