“It costs so little to teach a child to love, and so much to teach him to hate.” – Servant of God Father Edward Joseph Flanagan, 1886-1948

“Christian charity does not consist in the shedding of tears, or in mere preaching, but rather in the doing of that which we preach, and in the actual alleviation of the conditions that bring about those tears.” – Father Edward Flanagan

Raw courage is at its core, the entry level requirement for any venture into the dark unknown where life is an adventure and hope is alive.

"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands – and then eat just one of the pieces." – Judith Viorst

"… I rejoice, because I have complete confidence in you." – II Corinthians 7:16b

"Exhaust the little moment,

For soon it dies.

And be it gash or gold,

It will not come again

In this identical guise. "

– Gwendolyn Brooks

Retweeted Peter Voogd (@PeterVoogd23):

Be good to people for no reason.

"Whatever you think can’t be done, somebody will come along and do it." -Thelonius Monk

Retweeted Friar Nick (@FrNickOFMConv):

"There is a light that never goes out…"

“Break her down.”

—Mortal Man

“Raise her up.”

—Son of God

John 21. It was beside a charcoal fire that Peter denied Jesus.

It's no mistake that it's by a charcoal fire that Jesus restores Peter.