Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Friends in Christ,
“It is necessary to swim against the stream. Faith is no longer taken for granted, as it might have been in other times. It is a decision in which each of us is required to invest himself with his personal convictions, defying the surrounding environment.” (Blessed Pope John Paul II)
During my seminary days in Spain, I made the mistake of jumping into the “Rio Tormes”, thinking that I could muscle my way upstream with my buddies. After 20 minutes without progress, I realized the current was simply too strong and I needed to get out. This is the reality of our culture today, and we need to be prepared for constant battle. Without daily prayer, frequent Mass and Confession, you simply will not last long. “Lean into” Christ! Stand up for your core convictions with prudence and charity, but don’t back down! Christ needs our help to fight back!
God bless,
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC