by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 20, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Last week’s topic was very similar to this, but now we are thinking of God’s love for us apart from how it is expressed in the sacrifice of the cross. What does it mean when Saint Francis says, “He always loved you from eternity”? How does God...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 16, 2017 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
Pope Francis is inaugurating World Day of the Poor this upcoming Sunday, November 19, 2017 to re-enforce that concern for the poor is an essential part of our Catholic faith. Our Founder St Francis de Sales, also had great concern for the poor and less privileged. In...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 16, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
His Divine Majesty designed your existence and loved you We are continuing our way through An Introduction to the Devout Life with Part V, Chapter 14, “The Eternal Love of God for Us.” Quite simply Saint Francis wants us to try to grasp exactly how much...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 15, 2017 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
Feast of the Presentation and Vows St. Jane de Chantal, the Foundress of the Visitation Order, gave an exhortation in 1629 about the Sisters’ disposition in renewing their vows on the Feast of the Presentation on November 21st. She encouraged, ” Look again at...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 13, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Think about how deeply profound this reflection is. How should such truth resonate within the Church? How can it help cure a lukewarm soul? Consider how much and how often we long for human affection and companionship, and how easily our hearts feel empty at the...