Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

“With the gift of fortitude/courage, we overcome our fear and are willing to take risks as a follower of Jesus Christ. A person with courage is willing to stand up for what is right in the sight of God, even … Continue reading →

“A soul does not benefit from the Sacrament of Confession if it is not humble. Pride keeps it in darkness. The soul neither knows how, nor is it willing, to probe with precision the depths of its own misery. It … Continue reading →

“If we only knew the precious treasure hidden in infirmities, we would receive them with the same joy with which we receive the greatest benefits, and we would bear them without ever complaining or showing signs of weariness.” –St. Vincent … Continue reading →

“In order to succeed in it (prayer), it should be done when we first awaken, when our whole being is calm and recollected. We need to make our meditation before anything else. –Saint Peter Julian Eymard  Start your day with … Continue reading →

“Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.” St. Teresa of Avila  In spite of my mom’s busy schedule as a teacher, she found time to make “home made” chocolate chip cookies” … Continue reading →

Thy Kingdom Come!  He shaped us all from clay. Hidden in Church, he stays, Protecting us from fray, Holding passions at bay, His grace is free…no pay. He’s truth, he’s life, the way, Not fifty shades of grey! For us, … Continue reading →

“Perhaps people today fail to perceive the beauty, greatness and profound consolation contained in the word “father” with which we can turn to God in prayer because today the father figure is often not sufficiently present and all too often … Continue reading →

“We must sometimes bear with little defects in others, as we have, against our will, to bear with natural defects in ourselves. If we wish to keep peace with our neighbor, we should never remind anyone of his natural defects.” … Continue reading →

  Alive today? What a grace! Lucid eyes to see this place, Healthy legs to keep the pace, Active minds to read God’s trace, Tomorrow…the gift of taste! Best of all, our Catholic Faith, To persevere, win the race!!

“Intense love does not measure . . . it just gives.” — Blessed Mother Teresa  Family vacation meant golf for my dad and my 2 brothers and I. My mom resisted at first, but she eventually took the plunge when … Continue reading →