by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 24, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Uncategorized
How do we dedicate our works for God’s glory? What does perfection of charity look like in a consecrated woman vs. a married woman? Is there a priority in offering riches and actions to God? Is one more “valuable?” How can we begin our day by...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 17, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, St. Francis de Sales
How can we be more like the servant who increased his talents?2. How can we make the most of what God has given us?3. Why does an action (such as fasting) change depending on what our spiritual disposition is? Why does it matter?4. What are some of the wrong or poor...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 10, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
. St Thérèse of Lisieux once said that if we were to pick up a blade of grass with the love of God, we could save many souls. How does this connect with the current reflection?2. That same saint is famous for her “little way” of growing in holiness. What...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 3, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The Benedictines have a saying “ora et labora” (pray and work). How is doing work a holy activity? The story of Martha and Mary often gives us the impression that doing work is bad. How does this reflection help shed light on that? When can work (and even...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 27, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
How do we ensure that God remains first in our lives? How can we keep our focus on eternity when pursuing our earthly tasks and responsibilities? Is St. Francis arguing against leisure? How do we properly discern something that is a duty and something that is not? St....
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 20, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
In Matthew 6:24, Jesus says, “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” How can we connect that with the current reflection?2....