Sliney Central

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Inspirational thoughts

Special experience

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Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends in Christ,

“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”  CS Lewis

    During one of my home visits, I asked my mom if she ever had an experience of God in prayer.  She said, “Yes, Michael.  Once I was praying in the chapel in front of the tabernacle and I felt a warm peace and joy come into my heart.  It is hard for me to explain but it was like being in heaven.  I have never been happier and this was a moment that I will never forget…”

Priestly celibacy

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Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends in Christ,

     “People in the world think that the vow of chastity makes us inhuman, makes us become like stones, without feelings.  Each one of us can tell them it is not true.  It is the vow of chastity that gives us freedom to love everybody instead of simply becoming a mother to three of four children.  A married woman can love but one man; we can love the whole world in God.”  Blessed Mother Teresa

    Several years ago, I was interviewed by ABC news on the issues of priestly celibacy, and I was glad to have been given this opportunity to defend this beautiful religious vow.  I couldn’t agree more with Blessed Mother Teresa’s statement above.  It certainly is a sacrifice to be celibate, but it also allows us to love more people in an “undivided”, pure and holy way.  My heart belongs to Christ, and “in Christ, I am to love the whole world in God.”

Envy

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Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends in Christ,

     “As a moth gnaws a garment, so doth envy consume a [person].”  St. John Chrysostom

     Don’t waste time and energy being envious of things that in the big picture really do not matter: good looks, material possessions, attractive personalities, etc… Rather, focus on the higher gifts, the deep virtues of others, and try to learn from them and imitate them, instead of trying to bring that person down!

Take care of your bodies

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Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

“There is a limit to what a man can do. Nobody should overwork himself lest he be prematurely worn out and become useless and be done for, just when he ought to be at the peak of his powers.” St. John Bosco

     I try to go for a run everyday, and soon I will be on my “marathon training plan”.  It clears my head, makes me feel better and helps me to last longer and be more efficient.   It’s not always fun or enjoyable but I never regret having done it…and hopefully, it will help me to last a little longer for all of you!  Take care of both your body and your soul!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Is Christ your “best” friend?

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Why should Christ be your “best” friend?

He accepts you, comprehends…

If you reach up, he descends,

Unties knots, fixes loose ends,

So caring…hard to offend,

It’s easy to make amends.

Hurting inside? He attends…

From Satan’s snares, he’ll defend,

Gift of peace…huge dividend!

In Jesus you can depend,

Fidelity…to the end!!

Letting anger cool off

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Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

“The surest safeguard against anger is to let it cool off.” St. John Bosco

       Sometimes, you just need to sleep on it, to pray on it, to wait on it…don’t let the devil get the best of you!