Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

     “Blessed are the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them.”   (Mt 5: 7)      One of our neighborhood traditions in the winter was to organize street hockey games on our driveway.  We opened up the garage door … Continue reading →

     “How blessed are the poor in spirit: the kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”  (Mt 5: 3) Christ is not referring so much to material poverty, but rather spiritual poverty.  Please see below a few ways to grow in … Continue reading →

     “Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as inheritance.”  (Mt 5: 4)       Three years ago, we made a stop in New Zealand before going to World Youth Day in Australia.  During one of our outings, … Continue reading →

“He must grow greater, I must grow less.” (Jn 3: 30)     After making my first Profession of Religious Vows, a very holy priest reminded me, “Remember, Br. Michael, that you are a donkey.  You are carrying Christ in your heart … Continue reading →

    “Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and your staff give me courage.”  Psalm 23, 4       For many adults, their image of God the … Continue reading →

     “Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine, and being a priest of God Most High, he blessed Abram with these words: Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth; And blessed be God Most … Continue reading →

       “Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.  Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.”  Mt 5: … Continue reading →

“When Jesus saw Nathanael coming he said of him, ‘There, truly, is an Israelite in whom there is no deception.’”  Jn 1: 47      Several years ago, I asked a few classrooms of Catholic School kids why they did not … Continue reading →

“When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem.”  (Lk 9: 51) Christ did not postpone or run away from his cross, he faced it “resolutely” and with determination.  He grabbed the … Continue reading →

 “Honor your Father and your Mother.”  (Exodus 20:12) Do not over-react, the less emotion the better and the punishment needs to be proportional to the infraction. United front- mom and dad must be on the same page and punishments should … Continue reading →