Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

“Only if we are able to turn to God, to pray to him, do we discover the deepest meaning of our life, and the daily routine is illumined by the light of the Risen One.”   Pope Benedict XVI, April … Continue reading →

“Put sin aside and persevere in running the race which lies ahead.  Keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.  For the sake of the joy that lays before us, let us take up our cross.” Hebrews 12:1-4. George Washington lost most … Continue reading →

“So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the Law and the prophets.” Mt 7: 12 Sunday dessert was a special thing in the seminary in Rome. A platter of Italian pastries would arrive … Continue reading →

“Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water, but then noticing the wind, he took fright and began to sink.” Mt 14: 29, 30 Peter was doing fine as long as he kept … Continue reading →

“He who has Jesus has everything.”   St. Rose Duchesne Several years ago, I brought a large group of kids and dads from the DC area on a mission/cultural trip to Mexico.   We stopped our two buses at a … Continue reading →

“You must therefore set no bounds to your love; just as your heavenly Father sets none to his.”  (Mt 5: 48) The other day, I noticed an SUV full of kids pull into our retreat center parking lot.  First the … Continue reading →

“Christianity is the present.  It is both a gift and a task, receiving the gift of God’s inner closeness and — as a consequence — bearing witness to Jesus Christ.”  (Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth II, p. 282) One … Continue reading →

On this special day, we can thank our moms for the following: 1. The gift of life- their openness to life and the burden of their pregnancy, all out of love for us. 2. Their commitment to marriage and sincere … Continue reading →

“Christianity is the present. It is both a gift and a task, receiving the gift of God’s inner closeness and — as a consequence — bearing witness to Jesus Christ.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth II, p. 282) One … Continue reading →

Like a cherry blossom in full bloom, Like a chandelier lighting a room, Their smile takes away all our gloom. Selflessness is a mom’s middle name, Her focus is not fortune or fame, Love burns in her heart like a … Continue reading →