No child is perfect, but every child is precious. We need to act as a people “set apart” in our attitude to the begetting of children who may be disabled. Historically, Catholics have always stood apart in this way.

--Fr. Tad Pacholczyk

"We’re going to speak about how this economic crisis continues to hurt everybody in society, particularly the poor. We need to make sure there are decent jobs with decent wages."

--Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charities in New York City, on the archdiocese’s participation in a rally urging passage of a wage increase bill. (New York Times, Nov. 21)

If an elephant has its foot on a mouse and you say that your are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.

--Desmond Tutu

"Blessed are those who consider the helpless. The Eternal will stay near them, leading them to safety in times of bitter struggle."

--Psalm 41:1

"Be humble. Be gentle. Be patient. Tolerate one another in an atmosphere thick with love. Make every effort to preserve the unity the Spirit has already created, with peace binding you together. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were all called to pursue one hope."

--Ephesians 4:2-4

"Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning."

--Maya Angelou