It is not because we are drawn to prayer that we first begin to pray; more often, we have to begin prayer, and then the taste and the desire for it come. Basil Hume Read Quote
The voice that called us years ago still calls us today. Every monastic day is a new monastic beginning. Basil Hume Read Quote
How wonderful it would be if the love of God was our priority and the love of neighbour flowed from that. Basil Hume Read Quote
I believe that we have a duty to look frankly at the social conditions around us and to work to do what we can to address the specific needs which we find. Basil Hume Read Quote
It is healthy to say, ‘Yes, I am a sinner,’ and to recognise that this should lead us to turn to God full of confidence in his love and mercy. Basil Hume Read Quote
Behind every crucifix stands our risen Lord. Hidden in every suffering and pain is the joy of closer union with him. His is the victory. He invites us to share it. Basil Hume Read Quote
Even though you find yourself in an intolerable position, one in which you think you have no right to be, accept it here and now as the Cross; then, later, you can plan how to do better. Basil Hume Read Quote
Let us remind ourselves that if we are to be our Lord’s disciples, we must take up his Cross and follow him. Basil Hume Read Quote
In my opinion, it is a mistake to expect in prayer a response from God. Often, God’s response is outside prayer. And often, we do not link up an outside response with the effort we put into prayer. Basil Hume Read Quote
Moral choices do not depend on personal preference and private decision but on right reason and, I would add, divine order. Basil Hume Read Quote
