3 for the Blessed Mother

She is more Mother than Queen. --Saint Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church


From Mary we learn to surrender to God's Will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her Son and the Son of God! - Pope John Paul II

All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady. - J.R.R. Tolkien


This one occurs in another blog posting, but it is so good I will add it again.
If you ever feel distressed during your day — call upon our Lady — just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.' I must admit — this prayer has never failed me. --Blessed Mother Teresa 

Only one

There is only one Lord of the Ring, only one who can bend it to his will. And he does not share power. - Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings) 

Yesterday's Missed Quote - The Road

The Road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can, pursuing it with eager feet, until it joins some larger way where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.  -J. R. R. Tolkien

Office Quote #4 (On the back of my door)

Remember what Bilbo used to say: It's dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't mind your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.
 -Sam Gamgee, Lord of the Rings
    Just watched the movie again last night and enjoyed this familiar quote. The books and the movies by Peter Jackson have remained among my favorites for years.  I was so pumped about the movie when it was released I couldn't get to sleep the evening I first saw LOTR- Fellowship of the Ring.