Michael Sliney

“All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.” Blessed Carlos Acutis

“The suffering of adversity does not degrade you but exalts you. Human tribulation teaches you; it does not destroy you. The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater is our assurance for the next.”  St. Isidore

”There are three influences which appear to us to have the chief place in effecting this downgrade movement of society. These are-first, the distaste for a simple and laborious life; secondly, repugnance to suffering of any kind; thirdly, the forgetfulness of the future life.”

“Leave it all to God and leave your interests in His hands. He knows what is fitting for us…” St. Teresa of Avila