Sing, O muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans.
Two thoughts cannot coexist at the same time: if the clear light of mindfulness is present, there is no room for mental twilight.
Equanimity is a perfect, unshakable balance of mind.
Mindfulness, though so highly praised and capable of such great achievements, is not at all a "mystical" state, beyond the ken and reach of the average person. It is, on the contrary, something quite simple and common, and very familiar to us.
I love the attention but I don't like too much of it.
The doctrine of grace and redemption keeps us from seeing any person or situation as hopeless.
The world's greatest city - New York City - deserves a government that works for all New Yorkers. That starts with a mayor who is independent from party bosses and special interests, who isn't afraid to be honest with the people, and who is focused on the issues New Yorkers care about most.
It is precisely our job as Catholics to speak the truth as plainly and precisely as we can.