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The people there are all living in caves because the Sudanese army is shelling their villages.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":40},3974833,"I realized mechanical engineering doesn't much lend itself to missionary work.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nTom Catena, a Catholic priest and medical doctor, made this comment during his time as a missionary in Sudan. In 2008, he arrived at the Mother of Mercy Hospital in the war-torn region of Blue Nile State. The hospital was under constant threat from various armed groups, making it difficult for him to maintain a normal life as an engineer. This realization came after years of navigating the challenges of working in a conflict zone.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe quote reveals a nuanced understanding of one's capabilities and limitations. Catena doesn't lament the fact that he can't be a missionary; instead, he acknowledges the impracticality of combining his engineering skills with his desire to serve as a missionary. This insight highlights the importance of being aware of one's strengths and weaknesses in order to make informed decisions about where to allocate time and resources.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen facing a situation that requires juggling multiple roles or responsibilities, take a step back and assess your capabilities objectively. Be willing to acknowledge areas where you may not be effective, and consider delegating tasks or seeking help from others in order to maximize your impact.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3974827,"My father and mother are Muslims. But from the moment I started talking, I decided I was a Christian. 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People don't cultivate, don't farm, you cut the road off, then you subjugate them very easily.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3974799,"I was influenced very much by St. Francis of Assisi, whose idea was to radically live the gospel. He was not a priest, or even a brother. He was a layperson. His whole concept was to emulate Christ through the gospels, and to live it in a radical way.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":78,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":8},1]