"Put out into the deep! The command of Christ is particularly relevant in our time, when there is a widespread mentality which, in the face of difficulties, favors personal non-commitment. The first condition for putting out into the deep is to cultivate a deep spirit of prayer, nourished by a daily listening to the Word of God. The authenticity of the Christian life is measured by the depth of one's prayer, an art that must be humbly learnt from the lips of the Divine Master, almost imploring like the first disciples: Lord, teach us to pray."

     "Whoever opens his heart to Christ will not only understand the mystery of his own existence, but also that of his vocation; he will bear the abundant fruit of grace."

     "Trust Christ, listen attentively to His teachings, fix your eyes on His face, persevere in listening to His Word. Allow Him to focus your search and aspirations, all your ideals and the desires of your heart Christ is asking you to put out into the deep, and the Virgin Mary is encouraging you not to hesitate in following Him. "

Pope John Paul II

     Whoever desires Jesus must go to Mary and whoever finds Mary will most certainly find Jesus.

St Alphonsus Liguori