Father George Hibbert Quotes in Saint Ralph (2004)

Ralph Walker: Father Hibbert...

Father George Hibbert: What is it Mr. Walker?

Ralph Walker: Producing a miracle is possible?

Father George Hibbert: Like flying to the moon is possible, but it's never going to happen...

[last lines]

Father George Hibbert: I was wondering what your running plans are for the future?

Ralph Walker: Well, what are your coaching plans?

Father George Hibbert: Depends...

Ralph Walker: Well the Olympics are next year, and I suppose I intend to win.

Father George Hibbert: If we're not chasing after miracles, what's the point, huh?

Ralph Walker: I couldn't agree with you more...

Emma Walker: [opens her eyes] Ralph?

Father George Hibbert: [as Ralph shows up for his first Cross Country workout] We run in Cross Country, Ralph... Run.

Ralph Walker: How in Christ did I ever end up here?

Father George Hibbert: I ask myself that every day.

Father George Hibbert: All I have to do is hear your confession. Then I can absolve you of your sins, and guess who's pure.

Ralph Walker: Father Hibbert, why didn't I think of that earlier? I could have been sinning all along!

Father George Hibbert: Most marathoners will tell you, around mile 20, they start praying for any kind of help they can get.

Father George Hibbert: The day I entered the seminary was the last day I ever ran.

Ralph Walker: Why?

Father George Hibbert: They told me Basilians don't run.

[pause]

Father George Hibbert: I should have joined the Jesuits.