by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 29, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
“As much as we shall humble ourselves by true humility of heart, so much will the Almighty humble Himself in us to fill our hearts with the abundance of His Holy Spirit, Who will prepare us to receive the Lord in His holy birth.” St. Jane , Exhortation 4,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 28, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
“Let us endeavor to do our actions with the purity of intention which our Lord had when He became incarnate and made Himself mortal and capable of suffering. He had no other motive than the glory of His Eternal Father and our salvation; these then, are the only...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 27, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
“I wish that we should be much taken up, this Advent, with thanking our Lord for His admirable Incarnation and coming into this world. Let us not be ungrateful for this. Behold, it is the Lord who comes to extend over us the greatness of His mercies. Let us give...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 26, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
“It having pleased the Lord to bring us to this holy time of Advent, I pray you, let us not allow it to go by without drawing much profit from it. Let us see during this holy time what was the occupation, actions, thoughts desires and affections of Our Lady, and...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 25, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Before retiring, thank God for all the blessings of the day. Glance briefly over your thoughts, words, moods, feelings and actions. If you discover a fault, examine your motivation, ask God’s pardon and resolve to...