Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

‘Frequent confession is the cause of great good to the soul, because it purifies it, heals it, and confirms it in the service of God: we ought not therefore to omit confession on our fixed days for any business whatsoever; … Continue reading →

Good afternoon. Please find some wonderful words of wisdom below from Pope Benedict XVI from his recent visit to England.  I have nothing to add! “Jesus is always there, quietly waiting for us to be still with him and to … Continue reading →

‘By talking and irreverence in churches, we show disrespect to Almighty God in His own house.’  St. Benedict Joseph Labre While substituting for a priest in Southern Maryland, I was very edified by his parishioners.  Most arrived 5-10 minutes before … Continue reading →

“God is our light. The farther the soul strays away from God, the deeper it goes into darkness.”  St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori It begins by not going to Mass every Sunday, and then regular Confession is no longer important, … Continue reading →

“The truly humble reject all praise for themselves, and refer it all to God.”  St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori      During my thirteen and a half years of seminary training, I was impressed by the seminarians who helped with the … Continue reading →

“My way is all confidence and love, I do not understand souls who fear a friend so tender.”  (St. Therese of Lisieux)       God the Father is easy for me to understand, because my own dad reflected so much of … Continue reading →

‘During life despise that which will avail you nothing at the hour of death.’  St. Anselm of Canterbury As a priest, I receive many emails, text messages and phone calls like these: “Fr. Michael, please pray for my sister who … Continue reading →

Wrong is wrong even if everybody is doing it, and right is right even if nobody is doing it.’  St. Augustine Peer pressure can push us all down slippery slopes; Christ needs you to be lights that shine in darkness … Continue reading →

‘I can hardly express my joy at seeing the increase of devotion to the Sacred Heart of my Saviour. I seem to live for that alone. Sometimes such an ardent desire to make It reign in all hearts is kindled … Continue reading →

“If a tiny spark of God’s love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out…. Stay quiet with God. Do not spend your time in useless chatter…. Do not give yourself … Continue reading →