“A medieval Christian proverb says, "To search for God is to insult God." This implies that God is always present and any search for him is a refusal of this fact.”
― He: Understanding Masculine Psychology
― He: Understanding Masculine Psychology
“The effect of the “mystical” is not to mystify, but to return us to a better relationship with the cosmos, which is the heritage of all native traditions.”
― Prayers of the Cosmos: Reflections on the Original Meaning of Jesus' Words
― Prayers of the Cosmos: Reflections on the Original Meaning of Jesus' Words
“The physical consequences of depression, often preceded by excess secretion of the stress hormone cortisol, are essentially indistinguishable from rapid aging (weight gain, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s).”
― Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life
― Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life
“Mary is God’s masterpiece. Have you ever walked into a museum where an artist was displaying his work? Can you imagine his being offended if you were viewing what he considered to be his masterpiece? Would he resent your looking at that instead of at him? ‘Hey, you should be looking at me!’ Rather, the artist would receive honor because of the attention you were giving his work. And Mary is God’s work, from beginning to end.”
― Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism
― Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism
“Other people keep you sane. That is partly why it is a good idea to get married. Why? Well, you are half insane, and so is your spouse (well, maybe not half—but plenty). Hopefully, however, it is not generally the same half.”
― Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life
― Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life
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