“I don’t think there is anyone who needs God’s help and grace as much as I do. Sometimes I feel so helpless and weak. I think that is why God uses me. Because I cannot depend on my own strength, I rely on him twenty four hours a day. If the day had even more hours then I would need his help and grace during those hours as well. All of us must cling to God through prayer.” St. Mother Teresa
Excuses
“When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.” – Derek Jeter (Former Yankee’s all star)
Making excuses?
The Why?
“My father told me once that the most important thing every man should know is what he would die for.” (Tana French, Faithful Place)
What is your “why”?
Gossip
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My silent retreat
My annual 8 day silent retreat!
This year’s annual 8 day silent retreat took on a different twist, as I will celebrate my 25th anniversary to the priesthood on December 24, 2023. I had plenty of time to reflect with Christ on the mystery of this incredible gift…all of the Masses, Confessions, mission trips, World Youth Days, special “Holy Spirit moments”, marathon ministry, etc.. I am so grateful to Christ for the incredible gift and mystery of this priestly calling, and I look forward to my next 25 years, focused mainly on deepening my friendship with HIM…trying my best not to get in His way or slow Him down!
I am heading out to vacation tomorrow with my brother priests…back again on August 14th.
God bless you,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC