“What a hunger, what a need we have for beauty and happiness that comes with beauty!” — Dorothy Day

"I grew up with people who taught us how to respect and appreciate nature, to study nature's secret, to reverence the very soil beneath our feet.” — Sister Thea Bowman

“As bishops, we unequivocally state that racism is a life issue. Accordingly, we will not cease to speak forcefully against and work toward ending racism. Racism directly places brother and sister against each other, violating the dignity inherent in each person.” — USCCB, “Open Wide Our Hearts”

“. . . .The catechesis of infants and young children nourishes the beginnings of the life of faith.” — USCCB