For a long time a very strong and deep attraction has drawn me to missionary life.

There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow.

We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.

Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live.

Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.

Let us never lose courage or despair of God's mercy. We have only to humble ourselves before God in order to obtain grace to become all that we ought to be.

If we love Jesus, we shall be loved in return by Him, and that is perfect happiness.

He will never let the trial surpass the strength He gives you, and at the very moment you think yourself overwhelmed by sorrow, He will lift you up and give you peace.

Love aright and you will never be sad. Embrace God's will and you will be filled with joy and peace.

Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us.

Humility is the virtue that requires the greatest amount of effort.

It was nice to borrow a slice of extra time.

One who does not believe in the self is an atheist. If you believe in yourself, then you are the most religious person on earth.

When one door opens, so does another one.

Truly generous men are always ready to become sympathetic when their enemy’s misfortune surpasses the limits of their hatred.

The old order changeth, yielding place to new, and god fulfills himself in many ways, lest one good custom should corrupt the world.

I was introduced to soul music at a very young age - my mom was a soul singer.

The more technology we introduce into society, the more people will aggregate, will want to be with other people: movies, rock concerts, shopping.

I've had a lot of tragic hairdos and outfits.

Loyalty to God is alone fundamental. Feelings, words, deeds, must be beads strung on the string of duty.