Abbey is not Hebrew, the language of liturgy, but Aramaic, the language of home and everyday life … We need to be wary of the suggestion … that the correct translation of Abbey is ‘Daddy.’ Abbey is the intimate word of a family circle where that obedient reverence was at the heart of the relationship, whereas Daddy is the familiar word of a family circle from which all thoughts of reverence and obedience have largely disappeared … The best English translation of Abbey is simply ‘Dear Father.

— Thomas Allan Smail

Don't let hard lessons harden your heart.

— Carlos A. Rodriguez

Intentionally or involuntarily, your earthly and spiritual fathers will lead you the perfect Father. You might not recognize it, but even when they fail, they create the perfect scenario for you to run into your Heavenly Daddy’s arms. When they reject you, He will receive you. When they fail at meeting you, He will open up His schedule. When they communicate with you, He will share His heart of love for you and, His heart of love for them.

— Carlos A. Rodriguez

Tough times don't define you, they refine you. ‪

— Carlos A. Rodriguez