Suffering and diminishment are not the greatest of evils but are normal ingredients in life, especially in old age. They are to be accepted as elements of a full human existence. ... I can identify with the many paralytics and mute persons in the Gospels, grateful for the loving and skillful care I receive and for the hope of everlasting life in Christ. If the Lord now calls me to a period of weakness, I know well that his power can be made perfect in infirmity.- Avery Cardinal Dulles SJ (1918-2008), 2008Apr1, his final McGinley LectureBlessed be the name of the Lord!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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