Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.” Blessed Cardinal Newman
Our conscience usually lets us see things clearly right away…the trouble begins when we start dialoging with the devil and our passions. He knows our weakness and knows how to convince us to go against that gentle voice of God.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent…that is to triumph over old age.” Thomas Aldrich
Over 50 does not mean “over the hill.” Age gracefully, but sharpen your body and your soul so you can last a little longer….run a marathon, keep reading and writing, challenge yourself spiritually and be open to where God may want to take you!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“[Reality] is not neat, not obvious, not what you expect.” CS Lewis
Family life can be messy and things do not always go your way…learn how to embrace the unexpected unpleasantries with great love!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.” CS Lewis
I strongly encourage all of you to exercise daily and eat healthy food, but our physical health cannot be an end in itself…and without a regular prayer life and a deep connection to Christ as your best friend, you simply will not experience inner peace.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us?” – Dorothy Day
I recently had breakfast with one of the business leaders in our Lumen Institute group here in NYC, and he mentioned that he was starting to buy McDonald’s gift certificates to hand them out to the homeless along with a prayer card. He ends this heart-felt encounter by asking their name and telling them that he will pray for them today. Simple stuff, but so powerful!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“When one loves, one does not calculate.” St. Therese of Lisieux
Every morning, every day…Fr. Steven Reilly, LC prepares a large pot of oatmeal and 10 hard boiled eggs for our community of priests. He also does the grocery shopping and so many favors behind the scenes…so, yes, he deserves a big “shout-out”!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Family prayer has its own characteristic qualities. It is prayer offered in common, husband and wife together, parents and children together…by reason of their dignity and mission, Christian parents have the specific responsibility of educating their children in prayer, introducing them to gradual discovery of the mystery of God and to personal dialogue with Him…” St. John Paul II
Grace before meals, family rosary, joint Scripture reading and reflection, praying together for each other’s intentions,…so many possibilities and so powerful for the kids!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“I am not sure exactly what heaven will be like, but I know that when we die and it comes time for God to judge us, he will not ask, ‘How many good things have you done in your life?’ rather he will ask, ‘How much love did you put into what you did?” St. Mother Teresa
Love is the key, fill your heart with Christ’s love in prayer and the Sacraments and then allow HIS love to work through you, each and every day.
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Nothing is far from God.” St. Monica
As a loving Father, God is always so close and so involved in YOUR life. Never doubt this fundamental truth and try to remember his loving presence during the day!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
TKC!
“Love is not blind; that is the last thing that it is. Love is bound; and the more it is bound the less it is blind.” – G.K. Chesterton
It takes three to get married and three to stay married…allow Christ to be at the center and allow his love to keep this bond intense and beautiful!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC