Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

“Abortion destroys the image of God. It is the most terrible plague in our society, the greatest killer of love and peace. Those little children still unborn have been created for bigger things: to love and to be loved.” Blessed … Continue reading →

“I cannot forget my mother. She was usually very busy all day long. But when sunset drew near, it was her custom to hurry with her tasks in order to be ready to receive my father. At the time we … Continue reading →

“That you love a girl or that you love a boy is beautiful, but don’t spoil it, don’t destroy it. Keep it pure. Keep your heart virgin. Keep your love virgin, so that on the day of your marriage you … Continue reading →

“The cross has accompanied me from the cradle; but then, Jesus has made me love it passionately.” (St. Therese of Lisieux) I have always had a huge devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ. A heart that is wounded and … Continue reading →

“The glory of Jesus…that is my whole ambition.” St. Therese of Lisieux  The Blessed Virgin Mary’s only passion and only desire was to fulfill God’s Will in each moment. Virgin birth? No room in the Inn? Flight to Egypt? Poverty … Continue reading →

“On awakening in the morning, I think of the difficulties and the sufferings that await me, and I rise the more joyous and full of courage the more I foresee opportunities of proving my love for Jesus…” (St. Therese of … Continue reading →

“You wish to scale a mountain and the good God wants to make you descend: He is waiting for you low down in the fertile valley of humility.” (St. Therese of Lisieux)  My sister in law, Ann, has a passion … Continue reading →

Tomorrow I leave for our 5th annual Christmas mission trip to El Salvador with 29 fathers and sons. We will be gone from December 18-23 and are bringing a tremendous amount of soccer equipment and clothes for the poor, thanks … Continue reading →

“The surest safeguard against anger is to let it cool off.” St. John Bosco  My dad was an executive at Ford with a lot of responsibility and he carried the additional burden of highly charged “type A” personality. I could … Continue reading →

The tragedy of Sandy Hook is a mystery of evil but it could have been prevented. This troubled young man came from a troubled family background. Did he ever witness the faith and love in action between his mom and … Continue reading →