Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“We learn humility through accepting humiliations cheerfully.” – St. Mother Teresa
Humiliations are the short-cut to the all important virtue of humility. Try to see the spiritual value in these tough moments, and thank Jesus for this huge opportunity to grow!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“When charity requires it we must freely and mildly communicate to our neighbor not only what is his instruction, but also what is profitable for his consolation.”~St. Francis de Sales.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.”
― C.S. Lewis
My experience has been that those who have suffered more, and embraced this as God’s plan with a deep faith, tend to have a little more “spark”, a little more character and a little more joy in their hearts. “Those who sow in tears will reap with hearts rejoicing!” (Psalm 126:5)
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” – Leo Tolstoy
The devil supplies us with plenty or reasons and sophisms why we do not need to change or make adjustments in the way we act, but for some reason, we do not cut the same slack to those around us. We all need to take the plank out of our own eye first…
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“The task of evangelizing all people constitutes the essential mission of the Church. It is a task and mission which the vast and profound changes of present-day society make all the more urgent. Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelize.” Blessed Paul VI
Do you talk about Jesus with your friends? Do they know how much you love Him? Does it show in your daily life?
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
InspireYouVideo: Upbeat and hopeful?
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“Above all, don’t lie to yourself.” Fyodor Dostoevsky
Sometimes, those who love us the most can help us discover the hardest truths about ourselves. Are we willing to listen?
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” Fyodor Dostoevsky
Don’t let the misery and imperfections of those around you slow you down…don’t worry, they will need to answer to God. Focus on your own holiness, and this example of joyful living will move their hearts more than any lecture or negative judgement.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“One must talk openly with others, in a way which reveals one’s inner thoughts through one’s face, which reveals the troubles of one’s heart directly in one’s words. One word said with conviction, with complete sincerity and without any hesitation, while staring into a person’s eyes, means more than dozens of pages from a book.” Fyodor Dostoevsky
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Every mother is like Moses. She does not enter the promised land. She prepares a world she will not see.” Blessed Paul VI
At times I wish my mom could have seen the incredible conversions, little miracles and countless acts of God’s loving providence that have occurred over the years in my priesthood. And yet, I know so well, that I would have never made it to my ordination, nor would I be half the man I am today, without the incredible example of her selflessness and deep Faith. Thank you, mom!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Never reach out your hand unless you’re willing to extend an arm.” Blessed Paul VI
Sometimes, when you agree to help someone, it may become more of a burden than what you expected….try to embrace these little extra sufferings with a smile and use it to console the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC