Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

“You must ask God to give you power to fight against the sin of pride which is your greatest enemy – the root of all that is evil, and the failure of all that is good. For God resists the … Continue reading →

“Must you continue to be your own cross? No matter which way God leads you, you change everything into bitterness by constantly brooding over everything. For the love of God, replace all this self-scrutiny with a pure and simple glance … Continue reading →

“Let us go forward in peace, our eyes upon heaven, the only one goal of our labors.” — St. Therese of Lisieux There is a finish line. Personally, I am straining forward, running each day as if I were to … Continue reading →

“Dear brothers and sisters, I pray God may open your eyes and let you see what hidden treasures he bestows on us in the trials from which the world thinks only to flee. Shame turns into honor when we seek … Continue reading →

CCC #2253: “Parents should respect and encourage their children’s vocations. They should remember and teach that the first calling of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” I felt called to the priesthood during my Sophomore year at Michigan State University. … Continue reading →

“With God’s permission…hope and love are put to the test.”  — St. Faustina During one of our home visits at the family mission in Avondale, PA., we spent time with a young mom with cancer. Her head was completely bald, … Continue reading →

“Those who are in love with applause have their spirits starved not only when they are blamed off-hand, but even when they fail to be constantly praised.”  — St. John Chrysostom Christ worked this miracle at the Wedding at Cana … Continue reading →

“Just as the sun shines at the same time on trees and flowers, like each was the only one on earth, so does our Lord care for all souls in a special manner, as if they were each unique.” – … Continue reading →

“Youth is wild, and requires many governors, teachers, directors, attendants, and tutors; and after all these, it is a happiness if it be restrained. For as a horse not broken in, or a wild beast untamed, such is youth. But … Continue reading →

“Moderate strength is shown in violence, supreme strength is shown in levity.” — G.K. Chesterton My mom was a teacher, a volunteer for so many groups, a mother of 4 high energy kids and a wife of a “Type A”, … Continue reading →