Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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“I do so dearly believe that no half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly.” J.R.R. Tolkien
St. Paul reminds us, “I can do all things in Him in whom I put my trust.” Put your confidence in God, remind yourself that he is in the boat as your journey through life, and never, ever doubt his very personal and very intense love for you.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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“I will not say, do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.” J.R.R. Tolkien
My first official Mass with my family was on December 25, 1998. As I lifted up the host for the first time, I felt tears welling up in my eyes…13 and a half years of preparation and the moment finally arrived, so special! This photo was taken shortly after the Mass at St. Isidore’s in Rome.
An 80 year old priest accompanied me during this Mass, so I truly felt the passing of the torch!
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I recently contributed to this inspirational LifeZette article: http://www.lifezette.com/momzette/god-will-bless-man-hurricane-irma-kindess/
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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“If you’re too busy to pray…you’re too busy” St. Mother Teresa
Anywhere, anytime, God is always ready and extremely happy to listen to you and help you with all your needs and concerns. Is he on your daily schedule?
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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“..fallen man is not simply an imperfect creature who needs improvement: he is a rebel who must lay down his arms.” CS Lewis
Which doors in the depths of your heart are locked? Where are you not “willing to go”, even though you know God wants this from you? We need to repeat in prayer, with the words of Jesus himself, “Lord, not my will but your will be done!”
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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“We must lay before Him what is in us, not what ought to be in us.” CS Lewis
Some of my most intimate and effective prayers are when I open my heart to God and tell him; “Jesus, my human nature is struggling in this particular area right now. I know you want me to go there, but I am feeling a lot of internal resistance. Could you please help me truly desire this virtue? I am weak and I really need your help!”
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
“What can you ever really know of other people’s souls—of their temptations, their opportunities, their struggles? One soul in the whole creation you do know: and it is the only one whose fate is placed in your hands.” CS Lewis
Outside of the context of a family or “best friend” relationship, we need to be very careful in offering constructive criticism. I find it much more effective to inspire them with the strong example of a virtuous life.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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A special thanks to Biz Blee (Washington, DC), for contributing to my recent LifeZette article. http://www.lifezette.com/faithzette/how-christians-learn-to-put-out-into-the-deep/
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“There is a terrible hunger for love. We all experience that in our lives – the pain, the loneliness. We must have the courage to recognize it. The poor you may have right in your own family. Find them. Love them.” St. Mother Teresa
Question for the parents, do your kids look forward to seeing you after a long day at school and sports practice? Personally, I still remember anxiously waiting for my dad to walk in the front door from work…he always had a warm smile and he quietly communicated his sincere love for me.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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“To be faithful in little things is a great thing.” St. Teresa of Calcutta
Every single morning, without fail, Fr. Steven Reilly, LC cooks a pot of “Quaker” oatmeal and boils a bunch of eggs for breakfast. The nine padres who live with Fr. Steven are extremely grateful for this daily dose of dogged dedication!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC