Michael Sliney

“We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind. He who has faith knows this truly; let him rejoice.” St. Paul VI

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

“I have never known a person to have been truly devoted to St. Joseph and to have rendered him special honor without seeing him advance rapidly in virtue; because the holy patriarch assists with special care those who recommend themselves to him … should the reader not believe my words, I only ask him for the love of God to make a trial and he will experience for himself what a grace it is to recommend oneself to this glorious patriarch.” St. Teresa of Avila

“Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.” Victor Hugo

“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” – Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne