Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

1. Car time: Constant awareness of the presence of Christ as your traveling companion, friend and older brother. Strive for conversations with Christ or the Blessed Mother from the heart, taking a break from technology and re-charging your spiritual batteries. … Continue reading →

“When we ingest the Eucharist in reality we are ingesting the Godhead…because His Body and Blood are diffused through our members we become partakers of the divine nature.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria I just googled “Finding happiness and peace” … Continue reading →

“Since Christ Himself said in reference to the bread: “This is My Body,” who will dare remain hesitant? And since with equal clarity He asserted: “This is My Blood,” who will dare entertain any doubt and say that this is … Continue reading →

“Do you know why Our Lord persists in remaining day and night in our churches?…He stays there so that every time we want to go and see him, we may be able to find him.” (St. John Vianney) In my … Continue reading →

“The cross and nails could never have held the God-man had not the power of charity held him.”  — St. Catherine of Sienna I just met with a few Juniors in High School. They are stressed out, worn down, and … Continue reading →

“If you really wish to follow Christ, if you want your love for him to grow and last, then you must be faithful to prayer. It is the key to the vitality of your life in Christ. Without prayer, your … Continue reading →

1. His top priorities are first God, then his wife, and then his kids. How many men on their death bed wished they had worked longer hours? 2. He overcomes all adversity with calm, determination and a positive spirit. 3. … Continue reading →

1. Both parents need to be on the same page; lots of communication and agreement on how to discipline and reward your children. 2. Respect is huge. Dads need to give moms their backs and never allow any form of … Continue reading →

“At meditation, I was for a long time always near a sister who never stopped fidgeting with either her rosary or something else. Perhaps I was the only one who heard her, as my ears are very sharp, but I … Continue reading →

“Blessed are they who are tempted! It is when the devil sees that a soul is tending towards union with God that he redoubles his efforts.” (St. John Vianney) The devil’s greatest fear is seeing our desire for holiness and … Continue reading →