“True life is lived when tiny changes occur.” Leo Tolstoy
One step at a time…small, positive changes in a virtuous life make a saintly and holy life.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Inspirational thoughts
Less input, more output
“There are talkers enough among us; I’ll be one of the doers.” Charles Dickens
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
The virtue of chastity
https://www.lifezette.com/2018/09/kavanaugh-chastity-and-kids-the-lessons-for-todays-families/
Face to face
“I admire machinery as much is any man, and am as thankful to it as any man can be for what it does for us. But it will never be a substitute for the face of a man, with his soul in it, encouraging another man to be brave and true.” Charles Dickens
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Good sense of humor
“It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour.” Charles Dickens
But the joke needs to be funny for everyone…
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
No “perfect” families
“Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families.” Charles Dickens
There is no “perfect” family…but as long as there is faith, a strong marriage and sacrificial love, kids tend to turn out just fine.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
The homeless
“Friendless I can never be, for all mankind are my kindred, and I am on ill terms with no one member of my great family.” Charles Dickens
One great family, yet so many are forgotten…a kind word, a sandwich, a simple prayer go a long way with the homeless!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Small acts of kindness
“No one is useless in this world,” retorted the Secretary, “who lightens the burden of it for any one else.” Charles Dickens
It’s as simple as being attentive to the needs of others and taking action to lessen their burdens.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
A Look of love
“A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away–the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us–is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow.” Charles Dickens
My mom, dad and siblings all gave me that “look”…and my Legionary priests also offer that tremendous brotherhood…give this gift to your friends!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Grateful hearts
“It’s a poor heart that never rejoices.” Charles Dickens
Grateful hearts often rejoice…focus more on the blessings and God’s tremendous love for you!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC