Inspirational thoughts

TKC!

“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

     God ALWAYS listens to our prayers.  If he does not grant our request, it is usually because he sees this might not be the best for our soul or he has something better in mind…

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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“To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.” St. Teresa of Avila

Our vision, our plans, etc…rarely turn out the way we had thought. Surprises, both pleasant and painful, are the moments God allows to test our faith and they serve as golden opportunities for us to trust in his wise and loving plan.

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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“Don’t say: ‘That person gets on my nerves.’ Think: ‘That person sanctifies me.'” -St. Josemaria Escriva

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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“Be who you are and be that well.” St. Francis de Sales

    There is a risk in thinking; “This is the way, I am, so deal with it.”  But we need to ask Christ, “Please help me see who you want me to be, and give me the graces I need to go there!”

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

“Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow; the same Everlasting Father Who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.” -St. Francis de Sales

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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If you really want to love Jesus, first learn to suffer, because suffering teaches you to love.  –St. Gemma Galgani

    Selfless people who love Jesus, may suffer but they suffer with a smile and definitely radiate enthusiasm…even the word enthusiasm means “In God”

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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 “Suffering borne in the will quietly and patiently is a continual, very powerful prayer before God.” -St. Jane Frances de Chantal

    The smile coming from a tired and broken heart can often be the most radiant and beautiful smile…this has been my experience with some of the souls that I have directed over the years.

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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“When we have to reply to anyone who has insulted us, we should be careful to do it always with gentleness. A soft answer extinguishes the fire of wrath.” -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

    Kindness, kindness, always kindness…no matter who the person or what the circumstances.  Allow Jesus to love that person through you!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

“Hypocrisy in anything whatever may deceive the cleverest and most penetrating man, but the least wide-awake of children recognizes it, and is revolted by it, however ingeniously it may be disguised.” Leo Tolstoy

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

“Joy can be real only if people look on their life as a service, and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness.” Leo Tolstoy

    Happiness is fleeting and tends to be more on the surface…joy/peace is deeper and more lasting, the fruit of a life of prayer, hard fought virtue, and a selfless disposition.

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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