tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263387667307930697.post6147627304470350913..comments2024-03-27T20:47:47.314-07:00Comments on Sports and Spirituality: The Good, The Bad and The Catholic....Anne Stricherzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05441076431654286155noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263387667307930697.post-2562841256958120922015-11-27T13:04:46.871-08:002015-11-27T13:04:46.871-08:00The kids who tend to challenge us the most are the...The kids who tend to challenge us the most are the ones who also need us so much as well. They are what I call Porcupine Kids who make it hard to get close to up front, but with persistence the quills do go down and doorways show where God can knock! Was it not Father Edward Flanagan who said "“There are no bad boys. There is only bad environment, bad training, bad example, bad thinking.” and "“The poor, innocent, unfortunate little children belong to us, and it is our problem to give them every chance to develop into good men and good women.” which for me suggests what I think you are saying....it is awesome to remember the good kids who have changed us, but also to remember how we can have an influence upon those who have challenged us to attempt to hug them when they are one of the Porcupine Kids! Blessings to you and all my best! Peace!<br />Dave Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662391666666897916noreply@blogger.com