Memory

“Through memory, we receive and allow ourselves to be formed by the great treasures that belong to our history and culture, which are particular reflections of eternal truths, all as a gift from God.”

“God is the ‘eternal fountain,’ and what he graciously imparts does not remain stagnant but is joyously communicated—mediated—to others, as communication becomes communion.”

“For a human being, there is nothing as important to be truly himself as begging with all of himself for his own being.”

“[F]orgetfulness is fatal for those in exile. For what can be more important to the wayfaring exile—whether he be polytropos Odysseus in lotus-land or Jeremiah alongside alien waters—than memory?”

“God himself had to produce the first depiction of his sojourn on earth.”

“[T]he call and command of the Lord does not obliterate the unique nature of each person’s offering, but encourages each to give in his own particular way, according to his heart’s desire.”

“[N]ot only is reason hopeful but it showcases fundamental hope, for it is convinced of the prospects of its fulfillment even when it does not (yet) see a way forward, even after being buffeted by setbacks and false trails.”