George R. Diepenbrock

“For God continues to sow abundant seeds of goodness in our human family. The recent pandemic enabled us to recognize and appreciate once more all those around us who, in the midst of fear, responded by putting their lives on the line.”
― Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti

“I never wrote out the whole speech. Many lawyers did, but I didn’t like to sound that rehearsed. I put together a solid outline and a few turns of phrase that I liked, and I felt ready. In Maine, the prosecutor argued first, so I’d have to be alert to catch anything he came up with that I hadn’t anticipated. I wasn’t too worried about being caught off guard, though. Stanford was eminently predictable.”
― Peter Kirkland, Small Town Judgment

“Allegorically (St. Cyril of Alexandria, Catena of the Greek Fathers): the setting of Christ's birth points us to the Eucharist. Since through sin man becomes like the beasts, Christ lies in the trough where animals feed, offering them, not hay, but his own body as life-giving bread.”
― Scott Hahn, Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” — John 14:27 Whenever events surface that cause us anxiety, they are an invitation from God to healing. They are similar to the warning lights on the dashboards of our cars. They let us know that something is wrong and needs to be remedied.”
― Dan Burke, Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits