Inspirational thoughts

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends in Christ,

     “The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.”  St. Thomas More

       St. Therese of Lisieux is the patron saint of the missions even though she never left the convent.  She would offer up little sacrifices for souls and one of her daily chores was to wash the pots and pans with a “difficult” sister.  She said that she could “see Jesus walking amidst the pots and pans.”   The little things done with love matter!!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends in Christ,

     “Don’t let life happen’; take your life into your own hands and make the decision to turn it into an authentic and personal masterpiece!” (St. John Paul II)

    It is too easy to make excuses for ourselves.  Child of origin issues, health issues, socio-economic disadvantages, and the list can go on.  My dad was born in East Detroit (rough part of town), son of a Detroit fireman, lost his only brother due to a kidney problem, and he was drafted in WWII right after High School.  He went to the University of Detroit on the GI bill after the war, started out as a Foreman at Ford and gradually worked his way up to a respectable position in the company.  He took his faith and his marriage seriously, and he taught me so many valuable lessons along the way.  Thanks Dad!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends in Christ,

     “The frenetic pace of modern life can lead to an obscuring or even a loss of what is truly human… Perhaps more than in other periods of history, our time is in need of that genius which belongs to women, and which can ensure sensitivity for human beings in every circumstance.”

• St. Pope John Paul II

    Children today are under intense pressure to compete for grades, for friends, for sports…and it creates huge stress on many levels.  Mom’s, employ your “feminine genius” to put the warmth of your unconditional love into their hearts, and soften the blow!!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

TKC!

“You must make up your mind to the prospect of sustaining a certain measure of pain and trouble in your passage through life.” Blessed Cardinal Newman

    The road to happiness passes through the cross.  There are no short cuts or escape routes…it comes down to embracing with love, the circumstances and little thorns that God allows in your life each and everyday.

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

“Right is right even if nobody does it. Wrong is still wrong even if everybody is wrong about it.” G.K. Chesterton

    Is the Gospel your criteria for judging?  Do you take the hard decisions of life to prayer?  Do you consult public opinion or your Catholic faith when it comes to your principles for living each day?

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

“I leave you a question for each one to answer to himself, since I said the word impatient,” he said: “In my house, do we yell? Or do we speak with love and tenderness? This is a good way to measure our love.” Pope Francis

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

Please see my latest LifeZette article on “Graciousness”.

http://www.lifezette.com/faithzette/virtues-wise-to-remember/

TKC!

“Even God cannot fill what is full already.  We must empty ourselves so that God can fill us.”  St. Teresa of Calcutta

    God wants everyone of you to be happy, but he can’t put his loving grace in your heart, if there is no room.  Which unhealthy attachments/numbing mechanisms need to be addressed in your life?  Are you willing to let God operate and gently take these away?

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

“The person who doesn’t hurt others through speech, through the tongue, is already holy.”  St. Teresa of Calcutta

     It takes tremendous self control, and ultimately, a deep love for Christ, not to let loose or explode with your tongue.  This is true love, in a very real and very practical way!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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TKC!

     “Darkness can only be scattered by light, and hatred can only be conquered by love.” St. John Paul II

    Bring the light of Christ into your darkness!  Make time to pray and light this candle in your heart, allowing him to scatter the doubts and negativity that are trying to take away your peace!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

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