Author Archives: Father Michael Sliney, LC

“All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.” – Flannery O’Connor Many of you know that I go for a run everyday. Given the reality of NYC in the winter, most days are … Continue reading →

“It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.” – St. Ignatius of Loyola When humility buckles you down, look at Christ and say, “I love you, Christ, more than my pride.” When lust or … Continue reading →

“God bestows more consideration on the purity of the intention with which our actions are performed than on the actions themselves.”  — Saint Augustine Several years ago, I was coming out of the chapel and happen to look outside to … Continue reading →

“To be a disciple of Christ is not a guarantee of always remaining on the path; rather it is a commitment- a promise – to stay as near to the path as the will allows, and to struggle back onto … Continue reading →

“Nothing can destroy love which is rooted and founded in Christ.” St. John Chrysostom So many of the early Christians were fed to the lions and martyred because they refused to renounce their Faith. How deep is your love for … Continue reading →

“If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and them. Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and … Continue reading →

“Humility is the safeguard of chastity. In the matter of purity, there is no greater danger than not fearing the danger. For my part, when I find a man secure of himself and without fear, I give him up for … Continue reading →

“Do not look at the faces in the illustrated papers. Look at the faces in the street.” G.K. Chesterton Coming out of a dinner in NYC the other day, I noticed a homeless man on the street…so I stopped and … Continue reading →

“Men do not differ much about what things they will call evils; they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable.” G.K. Chesterton Nothing wrong with a glass of wine or two…but when it needs to be “every night” … Continue reading →

“Let your constant practice be to offer yourself to God, that He may do with you what He pleases.”  — St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori I encourage all of the parents out there to gently encourage your sons and daughters … Continue reading →