The confessional is the best place for a priest to be. If nobody comes, I can pray my breviary, or my rosary, or write a letter, or read a book, or take a nap.

Wisdom of the Day | published on 07/27/17

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Fr. Jim Weldon

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The confessional is the best place for a priest to be. If nobody comes, I can pray my breviary, or my rosary, or write a letter, or read a book, or take a nap.

“Work is judged, not by its result, but by its intention.”

How do you know which is the right lay order for you?

“I am always wary of decisions made hastily.”

“God is an artist, and the universe is His work of art.”

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.”

“The glory of God is the human person fully alive.”

“Joy is a net of love by which we catch souls.”

“Don’t judge without having heard both sides.”

“Sanctify yourself, and you will sanctify society.”

“We need to include the excluded and preach peace.”

“Work is judged, not by its result, but by its intention.”

How do you know which is the right lay order for you?