Michael Sliney

“The splendor or a soul in grace is so seductive that it surpasses the beauty of all created things.” St. Thomas Aquinas

“Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning.” Fr. Faber

 

We progress by means of trial.
No-one knows himself except through trial,
or receives a crown,
except after victory,
or strives,
except against an enemy or temptations.”

St Augustine

“To such a [wavering, fearful, uncertain] person [suffering a trial], Christ wanted his own deed to speak out (as it were) with his own living voice, “O faint of heart, take courage and do not despair. You are afraid, you are sad, you are stricken with weariness and dread of the torment with which you have been cruelly threatened. Trust me. I conquered the world, and yet I suffered immeasurably more from fear.” 

St. Thomas More