Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
Please see my latest two LifeZette articles below. Special thanks to Jim Fair for contributing! http://www.lifezette.com/faithzette/lets-not-miss-other-person-right-in-front-of-our-eyes/. http://www.lifezette.com/momzette/gift-chores-dont-deprive-child/
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Thy Kingdom Come! Dear Friends in Christ, “Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to fail in obtaining the desires of our heart, when God so wills it, is not worse than to receive it; for we know not as He does, what is profitable to us” – St. John Chrysostom |
In the Our Father, we pray: “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” We can certainly pray for anything, but this should be our main focus as it will lead to our greatest fulfillment as human beings as well. Our focus should be on evangelizing and spreading his love and doing his will in each and every moment. If your prayers are not answered to your liking, trust that Christ has a better plan in store…
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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“There is no place for selfishness—and no place for fear! Do not be afraid, then, when love makes demands. Do not be afraid when love requires sacrifice”
–St. Pope John Paul II
An elderly gentleman from Poland told me a story about St. Pope John’s Paul’s days as a parish priest. He had just arrived to his new parish on horseback during a blizzard and he was certainly tired and cold from the journey. Most of the parishioners were in the church praying the rosary and he was told that one of their parishioners had not come back from his travels and they were praying for his safe return in the blizzard. The Pope immediately set out with a few young men and came back with this man on his horseback six hours later…he saved his life! He truly walked the walk in so many ways!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends, in Christ,
“Only to be with thee, only to see thee, sufficeth me. My heart is then at rest. I wonder I am worthy of so much.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I always prefer seeing a friend “face to face”, and having a conversation “heart to heart”. Nothing beats being with Christ where he is, body and soul. Go to the Eucharist!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends in Christ,
“Jesus says, “My child, know that the greatest obstacles to holiness are discouragement and an exaggerated anxiety…sensitiveness and discouragement are the fruits of self-love.” St. Faustina
I have often used the expression, “You need to pound through difficulties.” Life can certainly throw some painful and surprising punches at times (health issues, relationship issues, misunderstandings, etc…), but God wants us to go forward and to advance, and not allow the difficult circumstances to drain valuable time and energy. When times get tough, our sincere love for Christ and trust in Christ has to kick in hard!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends in Christ,
“Little by little, one travels far.” J.R.R. Tolkien
You don’t climb the spiritual mountain of holiness in one day…it is a “little by little” process. Some people never start because they are intimidated by the steepness of the climb. Just start up the path with a little prayer here, a Hail Mary there, a Gospel reading, a visit to the Eucharist…and then it will start to happen. Don’t get discouraged!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends in Christ,
“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.” St. Maximilian Kolbe
The homily may not always resonate, you may not like the architecture in your Church, the music might be a little flat, there may not be coffee and donuts after Mass…but every Catholic Mass guarantees that you will receive 100% Christ into your heart and soul, that is 100% God, in the Eucharist. What a gift and what a mystery!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
Please see another one of my Lifezette article that was published today on the gift of pets!https://www.lifezette.com/momzette/joyful-loving-gift-pets/
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A special thanks to Juan Manuel and Federico Segura who helped contribute to my latest LifeZette article. http://www.lifezette.com/faithzette/listening-gods-voice-silence/
Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends, in Christ,
“The more the flower of humility blossoms in a soul, the greater is the good odor it imparts to her who possesses it, to those who behold her, and to those who are about her.” -Saint Teresa of Avila
Many years ago, I was at a board meeting with a large group of ladies. Two new ladies had come that day and one came up to me afterwards and asked the name of a particular lady who sat close to her. She said, “Fr. Michael, I could tell there was something different about this woman…she had a soft glow, a gentle smile, a profound peace…she only said a few words, but they had a huge impact on me.” This woman truly was special and I believe that her daily Mass, regular adoration, strong devotion to Mary, and her authentic humility had a lot to do with it!