Mark Mcintyre

“By our attentive dedication to the teaching and activity of Jesus as the bringer of God’s reign (Mk 1.14–15), we grow to understand the positive response required from us in terms of metanoia, radical change and renewed belief in the saving power of the Gospel (Mk 1.15).”
― Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Faith Finding a Voice

“2 When I look into the future, I am frightened, But why plunge into the future? Only the present moment is precious to me, As the future may never enter my soul at all. It is no longer in my power, To change, correct or add to the past; For neither sages nor prophets could do that. And so, what the past has embraced I must entrust to God. O present moment, you belong to me, whole and entire. I desire to use you as best I can. And although I am weak and small, You grant me the grace of Your omnipotence.”
― Maria Faustyna Kowalska, Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul

“Mary’s mission was her joy, and her joy was complete. She held nothing back, teaching by example that the more complete our surrender to God, the greater our joy. Therefore, it is only fitting that Mary is called “Cause of Our Joy,” for as she opened her soul to God, our salvation was brought forth through her.4”
― Barbara Hughes, Mary the Perfect Contemplative: Carmelite Insights on the Interior Life of Our Lady