Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” This Pascalian “mot” has come to my mind a good deal in recent days as our entire country goes into shutdown mode due to the coronavirus. Perhaps we could all think of this time of semi-quarantine as an invitation to some monastic introspection, some serious confrontation with the questions that matter—some purposeful sitting alone in a room.
@BishopBarron Thanks to Bishop Barron and Word on Fire. Your teachings over these many weeks have been invaluable sustenance and inspirational guidance. And, on this important day, I pledge to you that I will not simply stay in the upper room. Blessings and gratitude.
"We're an arguing religion. But when you do it, think, 'My purpose here is not to win an argument. My purpose is to win someone for Christ.'"
— @BishopBarron
@BishopBarron @FrSteveGrunow We have learned so much from both your and Fr Steve’s homilies! Will miss seeing you both daily, but beyond glad to be back to receiving the Body and Blood of Christ. Thank you.
@BishopBarron @FrSteveGrunow @JosephGloor Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for your leadership & love in offering us daily live-streamed Masses w/marvelous homilies & exposition of Jesus on Saturdays during this pandemic. It has been a lifeline & huge source of grace!
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Bishop Robert Barron
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