Edward James Slattery

"Its rewarding to have been a bishop. What is important for us all is that we be aware of the presence of God in the present, in this moment and nowhere else, and then accept whatever comes. Then you know that God is present. Live every day conscious of Gods love for you and His presence to you. As far as my achievements as bishop of Tulsa, I havent any! Anything good Ive been able to do is done by God. Were merely privileged to be his instruments."

"We should start with prayer. Thats where everything starts. We dont start by talking about ourselves or even examining our consciences. We start by prayer, on our knees. We come to the Lord and ask him to let us see ourselves as he sees us. Hes the only one who can. God knows each one of us perfectly, and if were seeking self-knowledge, we must go to him."