On the spiritual plane, conversation can become a marvelous vehicle of grace. Focusing on the other person in conversation helps us move away from self-centeredness. It helps us grow in our appreciation and love of another.

—Fr. Gary Lauenstein

from his book The Heart of Holiness: Friendship with God and Others

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true friendship

Reflecting on Scripture, writings of the saints, and his own experience, Redemptorist Father Gary Lauenstein demonstrates that the heart of holiness is friendship with God, who is love. As a result, our everyday experiences of our friendships with others are our stepping stones to holiness. 

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