Awe Quote by Maria Monk

And I was very interested in the priesthood.

— Thomas Keneally

Although I am a committed Catholic priest, and nowhere hide that fact, my focus is very much a spiritual journey.

— Henri Nouwen

I must be informed, that one of my great duties was, to obey the priests in all things; and this I soon learnt, to…

— Maria Monk

I grew up in the church and had always questioned what they were telling me.

— Jimmy Cliff

Hey, I was raised in the church. I was an altar boy and a choir member. I almost became a priest - until common…

— Cheech Marin

For when I came into the silent assemblies of God's people I felt a secret power among them which touched my heart; and as…

— Robert Barclay

The really funny thing is that most all of my friends who are priests have seen me perform, and they say, 'I wish I…

— Carlos Mencia

My grandfather was a voodoo priest. A lot of my life dealt with spirituality. I can close my eyes and remember where I come…

— Wyclef Jean

Priests focus on the spiritual. As a lay person I could show people how to be good Catholics in the world.

— Bo Sanchez

Everyone, from the Mother Superior to the priests to my parents--they were so upset and reproachful...I felt as if something they all passionately believed…

— Philip Pullman

I did a lot of strange things. But I am a bad Catholic that's for sure. Although I think it's difficult to believe in…

— Lars von Trier

From my childhood I had been intended for the clergy. This prospect hung like a dark cloud on my mind.

— Nikola Tesla