Blessed and best...

"Blessed are the ears that catch the secret whisperings of Jesus,

and pay no heed to the murmurings of this world." - Thomas A Kempis

"All my sermons are prepared in the presence

of the Blessed Sacrament.

As recreation is most pleasant and profitable in the sun,

so homiletic creativity is best nourished before the Eucharist. 

The most brilliant ideas come from

meeting God face to face. 

The Holy Spirit that presided at the Incarnation

is the best atmosphere for illumination."

Ven Fulton J Sheen