'Faith' means not wanting to know what is true.

'Faith' means not wanting to know what is true.

Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself - and thus make yourself indispensable.

Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself - and thus make yourself indispensable.

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They read more

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

Yet I argue not
Again Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot
Of right or hope; read more

Yet I argue not
Again Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot
Of right or hope; but still bear up and steer
Right onward.

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the
devil shall cast some of you into prison, read more

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the
devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried;
and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto
death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, read more

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.

Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying.

Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying.

How many things served us yesterday for articles of faith, which
to-day are fables to us!
[Fr., Combien read more

How many things served us yesterday for articles of faith, which
to-day are fables to us!
[Fr., Combien de choses nous servoient heir d'articles de foy,
qui nous sont fables aujourd'hui!]