“St. Paul did not want the sufferings encountered by being a Christian ...” — Mother Angelica Quote

“St. Paul did not want the sufferings encountered by being a Christian to discourage or dishearten anyone. He realized that when the Christian saw the blessings and grace that poured upon him after his trials, he would gain courage to suffer in his turn.”

“Love has been defined, analyzed, explained and excused. It has been the cause of wars, feuds, heroism, martyrdom, inordinate passion, and beautiful friendships. It pulls two people of opposite temperaments together into a married state and permits them to live happily. It makes friends understand each other without the necessity of words.”

“I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster.”

“There are so many people who have been through exactly what I've been through. I'm not special. I hope that I'm able to somehow spread that love or any ounce of courage or anything in the direction of people who need it as well.”

“And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we're all sweating it - when we're worried that the bill won't pass, and it seems like all is lost - Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise. Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward... with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.”