Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
“One word or a pleasing smile is often enough to raise up a saddened and wounded soul.” St. Therese of Lisieux
“The thing I hate about an argument is that it always interrupts a discussion.” C.S. Lewis
Do you try to understand the other’s person’s perspective or do you mentally shut down and simply endure their verbiage, until you can make your point?
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends in Christ,
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*:
https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=dd1bc1
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
“And the more I considered Christianity, the more I found that while it had established a rule and order, the chief aim of of that order was to give room for good things to run wild.” C.S. Lewis
The main focus of all the Saints was not so much to avoid sin, as to evangelize others through their lives of extreme virtue and self-giving!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
“Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable.” C.S. Lewis
Do you “need” to have a few glasses of wine every night? What are you “numbing” and why not try more prayer and exercise?
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
“Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other.” G.K. Chesterton
What are you feeding your soul? God’s grace and his love as the fruit of daily prayer and a strong Sacramental life?…trust me, you will last longer, perform better and run smoother over a long period of time!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Athletic competition develops some of the noblest qualities and talents in people. They must learn the secret of their own bodies, their strengths and weaknesses, their struggles and breaking points. They must develop the capacity to concentrate and the habit of self-discipline through long hours of exercise and fatigue as they learn to take account of their own strength. They must also learn how to preserve energy for the final moment when victory will depend upon a burst of speed or a last push of strength.” St. John Paul II
Whether it is running a marathon, playing tennis or any other sport, there is always a tremendous opportunity to grow in virtue, that will impact other aspects of your life.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
“The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.” C.S. Lewis
I am blessed to live in a community of priests who build each other up, rejoice with each others successes, and truly care. Special team!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC