Our cellar home had a kitchen and a combination bedroom and half bath, which meant we had a sink next to the bed. We had no refrigerator, no shower or tub, and no privacy. My parents shared the bedroom with my sister and me.
Sacrifice, discipline and prayer are essential. We gain strength through God's word. We receive grace from the sacrament. And when we fumble due to sin - and it's gonna happen - confession puts us back on the field.
No matter what happens on the field, getting an education makes you a winner.
One thing about me is I try to be honest.
It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.
I believe that having a spiritual life is so important in everybody's life.