As a runner is obstructed and weighed down by clothing, so too is the intellect by anxious thoughts. -Evagrios the Solitary; i saw this quote on twitter.  it was re-tweeted by someone i follow (asceticstruggle): @Psalm51Eric von Mizener… more »

O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.... - Communion & Liberation (CL) Book of Hours; (available through local "Responsibles" -see http://www.clonline.us/contacts.cfm) we got word today (monday) that our son matthew's best frie… more »

Resentment.... is the source of untold misery and spiritual disease.  - Prayers for Addicted Persons and Their Loved Ones; Nat'l Catholic Council on Alcoholism and Related Drug Problems (NCCA); p. 9.  -if interested, you can get the prayer booklet for f… more »

One single 'Our Father' said with attention and from the heart is worth more than many said in a hurry and out of habit.  - St. Francis de Sales (thank you for sharing this quote Esther :-) --i found it at an interesting place online at http://www.insti… more »

We can never have too much hope in G-d.  He gives in the measure we ask.  - St. Therese of Lisieux (from WISDOM FROM Women Saints; The Word Among Us Stand-Up Calendar; Compiled by Jeanne Kun -June 13; also can be found online at http://www.mycatholicsou… more »

Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with G-d as we understood Him...  - Step 11, Alcoholic Anonymous (for the AA "Big Book" online, see http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/) today is AA's birthday :)  -it started June 10,… more »

"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look towards heaven, it is a cry of recognition and love, embracing both trial and joy.  - St. Therese of Lisieux (i can't remember where i found this quote originally, but a great site that has it… more »