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Do not try to excuse your faults; try to correct them – St. John Bosco
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Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
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Inspirational thoughts
Praying with the right attitude
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“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
Trusting in God
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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
Sanctification
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“Don’t say: ‘That person gets on my nerves.’ Think: ‘That person sanctifies me.'” -St. Josemaria Escriva
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Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Be who you are and be that well
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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
Trust in God
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“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
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Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Learning to suffer well
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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”
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Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Suffering with a smile
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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.
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Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Kindness, always kindness!
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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
Hypocrisy
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“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