TKC!
“Patience is the companion of wisdom.” –St. Augustine
Patience endurance with difficult people that make life hard for you…keeping in mind the big picture and the power of a holy example.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Inspirational thoughts
Love Christ
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“It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.” -St. Ignatius of Loyola
If you truly love Jesus, you will not count the cost and NOTHING will be too hard to show your deep love for Him.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Resisting temptation
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“Remember that it is not feeling of guilt that constitutes sin but the consent to sin. Only the free will is capable of good or evil. But when the will sighs under the trial of the tempter and does not will what is presented to it, there is not only no fault but there is virtue.” St. Padre Pio
Feeling tempted is not sinful; consciously consenting is when you cross the line. Temptation can be a golden opportunity to grow in virtue and holiness.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
God’s Glory?
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“Do all the good you can and make as little fuss about it as possible.” Charles Dickens
What is driving your acts of kindness? God’s glory…or something else?
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Healthy change
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“New thoughts and hopes were whirling through my mind, and all the colours of my life were changing.” Charles Dickens
Being open to new ideas and new ways of thinking, praying, processing…can often be a part of God’s growth plan for you.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
The Joy of meeting again!
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“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.” — Charles Dickens
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Crying can be a good thing
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“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before–more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.” — Charles Dickens
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Following Christ
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Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but—I hope—into a better shape.” Charles Dickens
This is who we are following. Don’t be surprised by suffering, but try to see the good that God is trying to bring about through your personal crosses!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Chivalry
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“The age of chivalry is past. Bores have succeeded to dragons.” Charles Dickens
Gentlemen, let’s bring it back! Opening and holding doors (“Ladies first”), holding chairs, offering the handrail and better seats with the view in restaurants, helping to take off and put on coats…and so many other details of deference and courtesy that your wives deserve!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Ready for today?
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“God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons that we could learn in no other way.” CS Lewis
Ready for today? All in, all the time? “Jesus, please help me to embrace with trust whatever you send me or allow to happen today, especially if it hurts, looking for the light in the darkness and the good that you are trying to bring about through this cross. Amen.”
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC