“If one movement of mercy is in hoping for its own diminishment, another must be toward its own expansion. The way of charity that the child calls us to--that you call me to--is a way that constantly magnifies, not because your needs multiply but because you call me to be open to the needs of others.” LoveEmpathyMercyCharityMotherhood Book:Motherhood: A Confession Source: Motherhood: A Confession
“Our healing will not come in a divine grace that reunites us, bringing you back into my womb for us to live by one wholly integrated will. My grace is to wait, to love you through the detours your life takes, even if you travel far from me; to be present to you in hope and prayer; and to bring you near Love by reflecting love to you. I can help birth your will into freedom and goodness chiefly by being reborn into such freedom and goodness myself.” LoveRelationshipsGrowing UpGraceChildhoodMotherhoodParenthood Book:Motherhood: A Confession Source: Motherhood: A Confession