TKC!
“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what He is sending us every day in His goodness.” – St. Gianna Molla
Are you buying into this “secret of happiness”?
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Inspirational thoughts
Self-mastery
TKC!
“It is great wisdom to know how to be silent and to look at neither the remarks, nor the deeds, nor the lives of others.” St. John of the Cross
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
PRCAGD
Silence the faculties
TKC!
“It is best to learn to silence the faculties and to cause them to be still so that God may speak.” St. John of the Cross
God whispers…we can only hear him in the silence of our heart.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
The empty tomb
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“Life is passing, Eternity draws nigh: soon shall we live the very life of God. After having drunk deep at the fount of bitterness, our thirst will be quenched at the very source of all sweetness.” St. Therese of Lisieux
The empty tomb reminds us of our own resurrection, not too far away. Keep your eyes on Jesus and on fulfilling his plan for your life! Happy Easter!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Cracks of light
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“The endurance of darkness is the preparation for great light.” St. John of the Cross
There is always a crack of light in every darkness…look for it and go towards the light!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Saying “no” graciously
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“When Charity is deeply rooted in the soul it shows itself exteriorly: there is so gracious a way of refusing what we cannot give, that the refusal pleases as much as the gift.” St. Therese of Lisieux
Imagine how gracefully St. Therese would have said “no”…such an important virtue!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Calm waters
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“Strive to preserve your heart in peace; let no event of this world disturb it.” St. John of the Cross
Don’t allow the pebbles of doubt and anxiety disturb the calm waters in your soul…you can only see and hear God when the waters are still!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Sailing along in love
TKC!
“To live in love is to sail forever, spreading seeds of joy and peace in hearts.” St. Therese of Lisieux
Sailing smoothly along in love or slowly sinking in selfishness? It all comes down to your personal love for Christ….try to love him more!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Allow God to shape you!
TKC!
“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape.” Charles Dickens
When life gets a little challenging, try to remember that God is often molding and shaping you into something more beautiful…it comes down to trusting in his loving plan!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
The joy of meeting again
TKC!
“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.” Charles Dickens
Personally, having lost one of my brothers and my dad, I remember them every day in my prayers with the hope that if they are still in purgatory, they will reach heaven soon. What joy it would be to have your entire family re-united with you in heaven!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC