A special devotion to God’s Word

“Cultivate a special devotion to God’s Word, whether studied privately or in public; always listen to it with attention and reverence, strive to profit by it, and do not let it fall to the ground, but receive it within your heart as a precious balm.” —  St. Francis de Sales

The priest should always give a meaningful and heart felt homily, but the congregation also needs to listen to the Holy Spirit, who is in their hearts and will interpret the sacred text for their personal needs as it is being read. There are so many golden nuggets waiting for you at each Mass, but you need to cultivate this “special devotion to God’s Word” to discover them.

 

 

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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