TKC!
A special thanks to Hope Hirshorn and Ray Burns for contributing to my latest Lifezette article on mentoring:https://www.lifezette.com/2018/10/why-our-young-people-need-mentors-marriage-and-work/
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Eternal Life
“What toil we must endure, what fatigue, while we are attempting to climb hills and the summits of mountains! What, that we may ascend to heaven! If you consider the promised reward, what you endure is less. Immortality is given to the one who perseveres; everlasting life is offered; the Lord promises His Kingdom.” – St. Cyprian of Carthage
Imagine the celestial finish line…it’s worth it!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Mentoring
Keep climbing!
Muddy inclines, slippery rocks,
Dehydration and sweat soaked socks!
Tenacious ticks…hovering hawks,
Far away…out in the boondocks!
Sometimes God challenges us…hard!
Surprising…catching us off guard.
Uphill climbs are His “calling card”!
His motive? Love!…don’t disregard!
The view? Wow! A picture postcard!
Kindness
TKC!
The Little things done with love, matter! https://www.lifezette.com/2018/10/help-a-neighbor-lend-a-hand-go-the-extra-mile-kindness-in-a-busy-hurting-world-can-do-wonders/
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Selflessness
“A day wasted on others is not wasted on one’s self.” Charles Dickens
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
“Drafting” Jesus
A square deal
“Let the watchwords of all our people be the old familiar watchwords of honesty, decency, fair-dealing, and commonsense….We must treat each man on his worth and merits as a man. We must see that each is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less. The welfare of each of us is dependent fundamentally upon the welfare of all of us.” President Teddy Roosevelt
In business, there can be a lot of fine lines and grey areas, but everyone deserves a “square deal”, an honest brokering with clarity and fairness. This does not take away from being saavy, or shrewd or tenacious or well prepared…it’s a matter of simple justice. God notices and God will bless this effort!!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Through the merciful eyes of Jesus
TKC!
“To love another person is to see them as God intended them to be.” Fyodor Dostoevsky
Before judging or criticizing another soul, try, please try to see that person through the merciful eyes of Jesus…he wants to love that particular soul through you!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC