“The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.” St. Teresa of Avila
Jesus is there, through thick and thin, good times and bad. Never doubt his loving presence and do not be afraid to ask Him for help!
Inspirational thoughts
Positive change
“Don’t ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up.” C.S. Lewis
Change is generally a good and and necessary thing for growth both professionally and personally, but always keeping the “good” from the past and building on and around it.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Teaching the Faith
“To teach even a child to make the sign of the cross or instruct one of God’s little ones, is a nobler work in the eyes of God than all human and natural undertakings.” St. John Eudes
Parents, please do not totally delegate the teaching of the Catholic Faith to CCD or even your Catholic school…teach your children what you believe from the heart!!
Sacred Heart
“My divine Savior has given to understand that those who work for the salvation of souls will have a gift of touching the most hardened hearts, and will labor with marvelous success, if they themselves are penetrated with a tender devotion to His Divine Heart.” St. Margaret Mary
As a priest, nothing motivates me more than trying to console the Sacred Heart of Jesus by leading more souls closer to Him!
Saving souls
“The reason for our existence is to quench the thirst of Jesus. When he asked for water, the soldier gave him vinegar to drink—but his thirst was for love, for souls, for you and me.” St. Mother Teresa
Gratitude
“Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” C.S. Lewis
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Swimming in God
“In God we live and move and have our being. It is God who gives life to all, who gives power and being to all that exists. But for his sustaining presence, all things would cease to be and fall back into nothingness. Consider that you are in God, surrounded and encompassed by God, swimming in God.” St. Mother Teresa
Are you willing to help God?
“The most deadly poison of our times is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits. Let us strive, therefore, to praise him to the greatest extent of our powers.” Maximilian Kolbe
God is looking to you for help…are you willing?
Final appeal
TKC!
Dear Friends, in Christ,
I am re-sending the note below because we really could use your help…any small amount would be deeply appreciated! I do ask those who support the NY Tri-State to wait to support our local effort in the New Year. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!
It has been a real pleasure to serve all of you through my daily videos, reflections and LifeZette articles. Your supportive comments and emails are very encouraging, and I am glad that this simple service has been useful to you and your families.
Once again, I would like to make my annual request for help. I know that many of you have already been extremely generous in showing your financial support both in DC and NY, so for those who have already given, thank you!! With 14 priests, seminarians, and mission corps young men currently living in our house in DC and 10 priests living in our house in NY, we have a combined annual budget of over $300,000 and hope to send an additional $30,000 to our seminary in Cheshire, Ct. to support their needs as well. All donations will be divided between NY and DC. Please consider being an ANGEL FOR A DAY, whose support will be felt all year by many, by using the link below to make a tax deductible donation*:
Once again, I would like to make my annual request for help. I know that many of you have already been extremely generous in showing your financial support both in DC and NY, so for those who have already given, thank you!! With 14 priests, seminarians, and mission corps young men currently living in our house in DC and 10 priests living in our house in NY, we have a combined annual budget of over $300,000 and hope to send an additional $30,000 to our seminary in Cheshire, Ct. to support their needs as well. All donations will be divided between NY and DC. Please consider being an ANGEL FOR A DAY, whose support will be felt all year by many, by using the link below to make a tax deductible donation*:
Any support that you can give would be deeply appreciated, and I am, as always, very grateful for your generosity. Be assured of my prayers for you and your families!
Seraphim: $5000 (or more!)
Cherubim: $2500
Archangel: $1000
Celestial Choir: $500
Guardian Angel: $250
St. Michael: $100
St. Gabriel: $10 or more
*(We are a 501 c-3 organization so all donations are fully tax deductible).
Or feel free to mail your donation to the following address:
“LC Pastoral Services”
10211 Norton Road
Potomac, Md. 20854
Attn. Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Hanging tough…for Christ!
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill
Sometimes, just hanging in there and trying your best to do God’s will is an incredible thing…persevere with love and trust in Christ!