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St. Francis de Sales Speaks to POSTULANTS
As we continue our Series on St Francis de Sales' perspectives on religious life, we hope his thoughts on the postulancy help new members in any congregation: "You tell me, my Mother, that our sisters the Postulants are full of good-will, but that they are wanting in...
More on Community Spirit
St Francis de Sales also wrote: "Most happy indeed is he who has no other will than that of the Community, and who each day takes as he requires, from the common stock. This is how we should understand that sacred saying of Our Lord : * Be not solicitous for to-morrow...
Community or Common Life per St Francis de Sales
As we continue to quote St Francis de Sales' perspective on religious life in Part 3 of this series, we suggest you pay close attention to this segment from his Spiritual Conferences, Chapter 13. Many individuals in discernment seek community life, but do they really...
Attention Formators: YCL Gathering
Information is now available on the gathering for Formators in Rome during the Year of Consecrated Life. This link will provide the details: http://www.cmis-int.org/en/seminar-for-formators-of-institutes-of-consecrated-life-year-of-consecrated-life/
Purpose in Entering Religious Life
As we prepare for St Francis de Sales Feast, January 24th, during this Year of Consecrated Life, we are looking at the Saint's perspectives on Religious Life. This second post shares his point of view on the aim: “I say, then, my dear daughters, that our only...
Consecrated Life and St Francis de Sales
The Feast of St. Francis de Sales is approaching..on Saturday January 24th and our Church has also begun to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life. As a preparation for St. Francis de Sales' Feast, we thought it might be good to consider his perspectives on religious...
Chatting about: Thankfulness
We'll be talking about gratitude during our chat session. Here are questions that will guild our reflection: When it comes to prayer, how much centers on our own requests, and how much on our thanks? It's easy to see that we should acknowledge God's hand in the good...
Baptism of the Lord
Baptism of the Lord (January 11, 2015) Salesian Perspective Today we complete the Church’s celebration of the unbelievable good news that God has fulfilled his promise to be Emmanuel - God with his people. As we hear Mark recount the baptism of Jesus, heaven and earth...
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