Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends in Christ,
“Do not be afraid of Christ!…He does not take away your identity; he does not dishonor, debase, or affront your reason; he does not oppress your freedom!” (St. Pope John Paul II, May 21, 1983)
My High School Cross Country coach worked us hard. Long runs through the city of Birmingham, hard training sessions up and down rugged and mountainous paths…always demanding and focusing on details of technique. Our team was consistently one of the best in the State, and we all knew our coach was the key to our success. Don’t be afraid of Christ! He will challenge you, and show you a more difficult path at times, because he wants you to win the battle against your passions and the temptations of the world. He wants you to experience the peace and fulfillment that come from a generous surrender to God’s plan. In short, he wants to bring out the best in you!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC