Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

“Once we take our eyes away from ourselves, from our interests, from our own rights, privileges, ambitions – then they will become clear to see Jesus around us.” — Blessed Mother Teresa 939 PM Metro North Train from Grand Central … Continue reading →

“You must use every care to clothe yourselves in God’s armour so that you may be ready to withstand the enemy’s ambush.” — St. Albert Avogadro. There is not much the devil can do against a well-armored Catholic. A strong … Continue reading →

“Unfurl the sails, and let God steer us where He will.” – St. Bede I recently received this text message from a business leader, shortly after we discussed the need to try to bring our friends back to the Sacraments. … Continue reading →

”There is no misery that could be a match for My mercy, neither will misery exhaust it, because as it is being granted-it increases. The soul that trusts in My mercy is most fortunate, because I myself take care of … Continue reading →

“Sweet Lord, you are meek and merciful. Who would not give himself wholeheartedly to your service, if he began to taste even a little of your fatherly rule?” — St. Robert Bellarmine Two years before my ordination to the priesthood, … Continue reading →

“Why should we defend ourselves when we are misunderstood and misjudged? Let us leave that aside. Let us not say anything. It is so sweet to let others judge us in any way they like. O blessed silence, which gives … Continue reading →

“Go and wake the others and tell them to follow. If they will not, then you at least must follow me alone.” — CS Lewis In the spirit of St. Patrick, one of my goals as a spiritual coach to … Continue reading →

“Who can say that he is free from sin and does not need God’s mercy? As people of this restless time of ours, wavering between the emptiness of self-exaltation and the humiliation of despair, have a greater need than ever … Continue reading →

“When you find yourself wanting to turn your children, or pupils, or even your neighbors, into people exactly like yourself, remember that God probably never meant them to be that. You and they are different organs, intended to do different … Continue reading →

“Every one on this earth should believe, amid whatever madness or moral failure, that his life and temperament have some object on the earth. Every one on the earth should believe that he has something to give to the world … Continue reading →