Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

For the only courage worth calling courage must necessarily mean that the soul passes a breaking point and does not break.” —  G.K. Chesterton I am always amazed at how some folks with breast cancer, other huge health issues, depression, … Continue reading →

“The love of talk distracts all the powers of our soul from God, and fills them with earthly objects and impressions, like a vessel of water that cannot be settled while you are continualy stirring the earthly particles from the … Continue reading →

“In confession you not only receive absolution from the venial sins you confess but also great strength to avoid them in the future, light to see them more clearly, and abundant graces to repair whatever damage you have incurred.” — … Continue reading →

“Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.” —   G.K. Chesterton It really bothers me to hear from some certain Protestant circles, the fallacy of the “Gospel of Prosperity.” Whatever happened to “If anyone wants to … Continue reading →

“Keep the light of faith ever burning – for Jesus alone is the way that leads to the Father. He alone is the life dwelling in our hearts. He alone is the light that enlightens the darkness. Be not afraid. … Continue reading →

“What a weakness it is to love Jesus Christ only when He Caresses us, and to be cold immediately once He afflicts us. This is not true love. Those who love thus, love themselves too much to love God with … Continue reading →

“Listen to me! If you do not give time to prayer nor accept the counsel of a spiritual guide, the confusion of the world can even succeed in drowning God’s voice.” (Blessed Pope John Paul II, March 21, 2002) Ever … Continue reading →

“There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love–every man works his oar voluntarily! ” St. Francis de Sales One of the disadvantages of being the youngest is getting the household chores when your older siblings go off … Continue reading →

“The first school of catechism is and must be the family! From the father and the mother, from the older brothers and sisters, the little children must receive- along with examples of Christian life- the treasure of the great truths … Continue reading →

“A sign that we love truly love God is that we love Him the same in all occasions.” (St. Francis de Sales) Some days can be tough. Overcast weather, headaches, aches and pains, difficult people and situations, etc…and this is … Continue reading →