Inspirational thoughts

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

     “Usually one gets a heavier cross when one attempts to get rid of an old.” St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

     “A word or smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.” St. Therese of Lisieux

     It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day…

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

TKC!

My Latest article for LifeZette: Staying focused on family prayer

  http://www.lifezette.com/faithzette/staying-focused-family-prayer/

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

     “In the Sacrament of Penance, “Jesus receives us with all of our limitations, He bring us the mercy of the Father who forgives us, and transforms our heart, rendering it a new heart, capable of loving Him, who loved His own to the end (cf. John 13:1). And this love is manifested in his mercy. Jesus always forgives us.” Pope Francis

   Allow Christ to heal your wounded heart, strengthen your tired soul, put enthusiasm back into your system…go to confession regularly!!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

     “In the light of Mary, the Church sees in the face of women the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable: the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the greatest sorrows; limitless fidelity and tireless devotion to work; the ability to combine penetrating intuition with words of support and encouragement.” St. John Paul II

     Woman are a huge blessing to the Church, the family and the world.  Please ladies, live up to this lofty ideal…we all need your holiness!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

     “Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.” St. Teresa of Avila

     Bad language starts small and can easily grow into an ugly monster…and yes, your kids will assimilate this behavior.  Catch it and eradicate it…self-mastery is needed!

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends in Christ,
It has been a real pleasure to serve all of you through my daily Gospel videos and reflections.  Your supportive comments and emails are very encouraging, and I am glad that this simple service has been useful to you and your families.
Once again, I would like to make my annual request for help.  I know that many of you have already been extremely generous in showing your financial support both in DC and NY, so for those who have already given, thank you!!  With 14 priests, seminarians, and mission corps young men currently living in our house in DC and 8 priests living in our house in NY, we have a combined annual budget of $250,000 and hope to send an additional $30,000 to our seminary in Cheshire, Ct. to support their needs as well.  The  donations will be divided 50-50 between NY and DC.  Please consider being an ANGEL FOR A DAY, whose support will be felt all year by many, by using the link below to make a tax deductible donation*:

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Any support that you can give would be deeply appreciated, and I am, as always, very grateful for your generosity.   Be assured of my prayers for you and your families!

Seraphim: $5000 (or more!)

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Archangel: $1000

Celestial Choir: $500

Guardian Angel: $250

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*(We are a 501 c-3 organization so all donations are fully tax deductible).

Or feel free to mail your donation to the following address:

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Attn. Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

     “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

     Saying grace before meals, attending Mass on Sunday, praying the rosary together, reading and reflecting on Scripture together…all powerful ways to introduce your children to a deeper friendship with Christ.

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

    “Enough had been thought, and said, and felt, and imagined. It was about time that something should be done.” CS Lewis

    “When I was hungry you gave me food, when I was thirsty, you gave me drink…” (Mt. 25: 35)  When was the last time you served at a soup kitchen or simply gave your time to help those need?

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Friends, in Christ,

     “Listen in silence, because if your heart is full of other things, you cannot hear the voice of God.” St. Mother Teresa

   Go to a Catholic Church, leave the noise of the world, shut off your cell phone, stop solving problems and just put yourself in front of Our Lord.  He will listen to you, he will heal you, he will gently speak to your heart and strengthen you.

God bless,

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC