Quotes about Responsibility

In the priesthood we share the sacred duty to labor for the souls of men. We must do more than learn that this is our duty. It must go down into our hearts so deeply that neither the many demands on our efforts in the bloom of life nor the trials that come with age can turn us from that purpose.

Discipline says, 'I need to.' Duty says, 'I ought to.' Devotion says, 'I want to.'

Freedom is not the right to do what we want, but what we ought

Freedom is not the ability to do anything we want, whenever we want. Rather, FREEDOM is the ability to live responsibly the truth of our relationship with God and with one another.

Can we go too fast in saving souls? If anyone still wants a reply, let him ask the lost souls in Hell.

What the Lord wants is that you shall go about the business to which He sets you, not asking for an easy post, nor grumbling at a hard one.

Most of us know perfectly well what we ought to do; our trouble is that we do not want to do it.

Blame is a neat little device that you can use whenever you don't want to take responsibility for something in your life. Use it and you will avoid all risks and impede your own growth.

Do something everyday that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.

Don't forget that the most effective form of child abuse is giving a child everything they want.

Your poverty today is because of who you are. Want wealth? Let go of your anchors and inhibitions and change yourself.

Life is a huge privilege and opportunity. God has trusted you with gifts and abilities, which he wants you to use.