“Your commitment to a consistent connection and awareness of the presence of the Divine in your life will result in a greater sense of peace and connection that supports all that you do in every aspect of your life.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“A belief in God can be equally as disempowering as a belief in the devil if you don't understand your role as co-creator of your reality. Recognize the innate power you hold within yourself. God is not coming out the sky to save you. God is working through you to save yourself.”— Ebonee Davis, twitter.com
“Spiritual evolution demands solitude. As you grow you no longer relate to people in the same way & that's okay.”— Ebonee Davis, twitter.com
“Gospel: How can Mary say 'yes' to the Angel's request to bear a child? One way: the Angel points to the example of Elizabeth. Mary would likely have known about her cousin's pregnancy. Thus, the Angel says, 'Look what God has already done. Trust in what God can do in the future.'”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“Every stranger that knocks at our door is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ.”— Pope Francis, twitter.com
“You know that prayer can get you into places you can't; prayer changes things. Even better, prayer changes people, and people change things. So go ahead and pray.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Isn't it a shame that we don't remember as adults that we are always children of God.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“The spirit within is there for us, always. We just have to acknowledge it, praise it, thank it, and know everything is all right now.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Everybody is born with a divine purpose, and God has given us everything we will ever need to fulfill that purpose.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Never allow what you are looking at to determine what you believe. Always allow your spiritual eyes to take you beneath the surface.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“God's goal is for you to be the best you can be with what you have been given and to share what you do with the world.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“Don't hide your light! God gave you so many gifts and talents. Put them to use, helping your brothers and sisters, and the church.”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“Why does Jesus tell his disciples to "shake off" the dust from towns that reject them? One reason: there are many others waiting to hear your message. Go first to places where the ground is fertile. But also be open to returning to the old places. Because people change.”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“'Be like servants who await their master's return,' says Jesus. Ready to open the door 'immediately.' How open are we to the unexpected arrival of God in our lives? In what surprising person, place or experience will God be revealed to us? Be ready to open the door!”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“'At an hour you do not expect,' says Jesus, 'the Son of Man will come.' This means the end of time and/or the end of our lives. How can we prepare? Not only by trying to live in a state of grace, but also by always leading loving lives, in preparation for God's judgment.”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“Jesus says that when we look at clouds we can tell the weather. So why can't we read 'the signs of the times'? That is, why are we resistant to listening to what the Holy Spirit is telling us--in the lives and experiences of people today? Look around: the Spirit is afoot!”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“When Jesus calls the twelve apostles, he does so as a sign of the 'gathering' of Israel, and because we're meant to join together in worship and ministry. But Jesus doesn't call a faceless mass; he calls each by name, just as he calls you, with all your gifts and talents.”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“'Love your neighbor as yourself.' But who is my neighbor? In response, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. The shock comes from recognizing that the neighbor is the one who was formerly hated (the Samaritan). Your salvation may depend on the person you reject.”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com
“Jesus invites us to take the 'lower place.' No need to puff yourself up. God knows your gifts. Who cares if others do? Who cares what others think at all? Don't fret about it. As C.S. Lewis said, 'Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less.'”— James Martin, SJ, twitter.com