Tips on how to love difficult people

1. Spirit of Faith- to believe that God has providentially placed you together and is asking you to be an instrument of his love.

2. Opportunity to grow- bending oneself to serve this person will force you to purify your intentions and grow in charity.

3. Look hard for the good and try not to focus on what most bothers you in that person.

4. Difficult people generally come from difficult backgrounds…they may actually be crying out for attention and love.

5. Do not merely “endure” or “put up with” this person, but overcoming your natural animosity, make a conscious decision from the heart to love this person. Offer this one up for a good intention!

 

About Father Michael Sliney, LC

Father Michael Sliney was ordained a priest in Rome on December 24, 1998. He studied mechanical engineering at Michigan State University for two years before entering the Legion. As a seminarian he earned a bachelors in philosophy from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas and degrees in philosophy and theology from the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College in Rome. He works with youth groups in the Washington D.C. area.
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