Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

“We can believe what we choose. We are answerable for what we choose to believe.” — Blessed John Henry Newman  Some Catholics pick and choose (“Cafeteria Catholics”) and others adhere to the full truth of the Catholic Church. Before you … Continue reading →

“Thank you, Lord for the gift of life, (and for my mom’s openness to life at 40 years old after two hard miscarriages)…what an amazing thing to be alive and functioning in this world! Thank you for the incredible gift … Continue reading →

“For a stalk to grow or a flower to open there must be time that cannot be forced; nine months must go by for the birth of a human child; to write a book or compose music often years must … Continue reading →

“You have read very good books, I am sure; there is an excellent book however, that never grows old; it is the one that God has written on every plant, on every grain of sand, in yourself; it is the … Continue reading →

“Virtue is nothing without the trial of temptation, for there is no conflict without an enemy, no victory without strife.”- Saint Leo the Great Behind every priest in the Legionaries of Christ, there is at least 14 years of seminary … Continue reading →

As Christians, we are on the front lines of the battle for the soul of our country. The re-definition of “marriage”, co-habitation, and the high divorce rate; the narcissism, moral decadence and sexual promiscuity among teens; the serious ethical issues … Continue reading →

“We must have confidence in God, Who is what He always has been, and we must not be disheartened because things turn out contrary to us.” – Saint Philip Neri  Blessed Pope John Paul II had a rough childhood. His … Continue reading →

“Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.” St. John of the Cross  I was recently asked to give a talk to a group of pregnant moms. After 14 years of pastoral ministry, I … Continue reading →

“Our desires are not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in … Continue reading →

“You have not chosen one another, but I have chosen you for one another.” CS Lewis You can chose your friends, your spouse and your professional career…but God chose your siblings. Although this is the team that God has personally … Continue reading →