“At the root of all misery is unfulfilled desire.”

“As we grow detached from things, we come (with God's help) to master our desires, and we give the mastery over to God. Discipline and divine grace heal the intellect and the will of the effects of concupiscence. We can begin to see things clearly.”

“Salvation history reveals sin as literally a broken home.”

“People who give a shit are sexy.”

“Love is something worth suffering for...”

“[God] disciplines us for our good, that we may share His holiness.”

“If you complain to someone, you assume that it's someone who really cares about you.”