"We should start with prayer. That's where everything starts. We don't 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. He's the only one who can. God knows each one of us perfectly, and if we're seeking self-knowledge, we must go to him."
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Bishop Slattery on Prayer, the Mass and New Vocations (28 October 2011) National Catholic Register
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Edward James Slattery
Edward James Slattery (August 11, 1940 – September 13, 2024) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa.
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