1. How are we to handle the temptations that come our way to not follow through on our commitments we’ve made?2. Reading between the lines, what do you think led up to this Sister’s temptation to leave the convent?3. What is the “love of self” and how is it different from properly loving ourselves as in “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31)?4. Why is it important to have mentors and directors in our lives who can help us navigate the various trials and temptations we face?5. St. Francis in
Oct 18, 9:32 AM
Sister Susan Marie (Moderator): instructs this sister to treat temptations harshly. How can this help us opposed to simply treating temptations as something we try to tip-toe around and avoid?
6. How can our guardian angel help us against big and little temptations?
7. How does St. Francis’ advice apply to the married vocation? How many marriages would be saved if people resisted the temptation to leave and divorce their spouses?
Oct 18, 9:32 AM
Sister Susan Marie (Moderator): Sun chat 730 PM est October 18
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Thank you. I’m signed in.
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SrSusan (Guest): Welcome!
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Hi!
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SrSusan (Guest): Hello Dorothy!
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SrSusan (Guest): Welcome viewers!
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SrSusan (Guest): We can start soon when you sign in
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SrSusan (Guest): Hello Simone!
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Simone Robinson: Hello? Can anyone see this? I am new and not sure how this works
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SrSusan (Guest): Yes we see you. You are doing fine!
Oct 18, 7:27 PM
Simone Robinson: Is the chat all online via messaging?
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SrSusan (Guest): Yes its on line- I am not sure it is messaging- it is chatroll on the Visitation website
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Simone Robinson: oh ok.. so no spoken words.. we communicate by writing. right?
Oct 18, 7:28 PM
SrSusan (Guest): That’s correct- just writing
Oct 18, 7:28 PM
Simone Robinson: ok.. thanks for clarifying
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SrSusan (Guest): We are chatting about the letters of St Francis de Sales at present
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SrSusan (Guest): or writing about them I guess!
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SrSusan (Guest): Did you see the newslatter?
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SrSusan (Guest): letter?
Oct 18, 7:29 PM
Simone Robinson: Yes, I did.. and the readings and the questions for today
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Simone Robinson: are we going step by step through the questions now?
Oct 18, 7:30 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Yes it is 730P est so we can begin
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I loved St. Francis’ advice.
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SrSusan (Guest): What part of it?
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It was very clear and straight forward.
Oct 18, 7:31 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Yes in the letters he is; he does use many images in other writings
Oct 18, 7:31 PM
SrSusan (Guest): First Q: How are we to handle the temptations that come our way to not follow through on our commitments we’ve made?
Oct 18, 7:31 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I just went through formation and made my Consecration, but right before, my thoughts were all crazy.
Oct 18, 7:31 PM
SrSusan (Guest): consecration as a Daughter of St Francis?
Oct 18, 7:31 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: The first thing I did was go to a priest in my parish who just pronounced his final vows for advice.
Oct 18, 7:32 PM
Simone Robinson: I am just starting consecration journey.. sorry for the side thought
Oct 18, 7:32 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Yes, the Brooklyn Divine Mercy group!
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SrSusan (Guest): Oh yes I know you! Congratulations!!! and many blessings
Oct 18, 7:32 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It was really strange. All sorts of stuff started coming up & I thought maybe I wasn’t really right or called
Oct 18, 7:33 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Same group Simone?
Oct 18, 7:33 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: but Fr. said it was just the temptations the evil one sends to us when we choose to move closer to the Lord.
Oct 18, 7:33 PM
SrSusan (Guest): That’s what happens Dorothy- to novices too about to take vows
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SrSusan (Guest): He is so right!
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Simone Robinson: that happens the week before you get married too often
Oct 18, 7:34 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Another good example
Oct 18, 7:34 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I was really worried, until he affirmed what I hoped & I remember saying, “Leave me alone, Satan!” and he kind of quieted himself!!!LOL
Oct 18, 7:34 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Some of this might be human nature but we know the evil one does not like when we make solid, faithfilled committments
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SrSusan (Guest): Great!
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Simone Robinson: the bible says we should flee from the evil.. not negotiate
Oct 18, 7:35 PM
SrSusan (Guest): That’s what St Francis is saying in a different way- don’t argue with it- run, or chase it away
Oct 18, 7:35 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Hi Carroll and Dawn
Oct 18, 7:35 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Absolutely! Gotta be clear and up front…no tip-toeing around!
Oct 18, 7:35 PM
SrSusan (Guest): We have 2 new women here tonight
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Simone Robinson: I think SFDS brings it right to the point – when he says ‘ it all has to do that you love yourself – and your life – more than your life in God and in service for others
Oct 18, 7:36 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Hello, everyone!
Oct 18, 7:36 PM
Simone Robinson: Hello!
Oct 18, 7:36 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Yes living for oneself rather than others, which we need to grow away from
Oct 18, 7:36 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Formation has really helped me to understand that love.
Oct 18, 7:36 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Hi sister susan marie this is bettychao Hi how are you? I promise I will chat with you.
Oct 18, 7:37 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Hi Betty!
Oct 18, 7:37 PM
SrSusan (Guest): You had very solid formation, it is inherent in the program I think
Oct 18, 7:37 PM
Dawn (Guest): Hello Sr Susan, Carroll Simoneand Dorothy!
Oct 18, 7:37 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Q 2: .What is the “love of self” and how is it different from properly loving ourselves as in “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31)?
Oct 18, 7:38 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Just catching up- it’s wonderful to have you join us, Simone and Dorothy; Hi Dawn and Betty!
Oct 18, 7:38 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I found out that loving myself didn’t mean, to the exclusion to others, but to include others.
Oct 18, 7:38 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): philippians 3:7-14 I press on the toward of the goal to win the prize is for the wich God has called me heavenward in christ jesus.bettychao
Oct 18, 7:38 PM
Simone Robinson: I think that is something so hard to achieve – a proper ” love of self”. I think the only way where we can love ourselves without any danger of sinning is- when we indeed have laid down our lives and Christ lives now in us.. as St. Paul writes
Oct 18, 7:39 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Religious writers often speak of “self-love” but usually it is a negative connotation. But healthy love of self is essential
Oct 18, 7:39 PM
Simone Robinson: when we recognize, how we precious we are to GOD – how can we withdraw love for ourselves?
Oct 18, 7:39 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: To love myself as God loves me, is a new for me. If God loves me, who am I not to participate in that love???
Oct 18, 7:39 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Good point, Simone,because then we are loving the Christ within us, actually
Oct 18, 7:40 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): God created mankind in his own image in the image of God created them male and female he created them.bettychao.
Oct 18, 7:40 PM
Simone Robinson: But the problem is that unhealthy love for ourselves – leads to ” self serving” often.. and then we are stepping out of a love devoted to Love for God and others
Oct 18, 7:40 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It’s taken me a very long time and walking with St. Francis de Sales to begin to approach that love.
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SrSusan (Guest): Yes why have low self esteem in a sense, it’s akin to denying His love I suppose
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SrSusan (Guest): I took a long time myself and still slip
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Absolutely, Simone.
Oct 18, 7:41 PM
Simone Robinson: I only can truly love myself when I borrow God’s eyes and look through them at me.
Oct 18, 7:41 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Sr susan I remenber you tell me you monastery going to celebrate the feast of st margret mary how is it? bettychao
Oct 18, 7:41 PM
Simone Robinson: all other “viewings” are so distorted with emotional baggage
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SrSusan (Guest): It was wonderful Betty
Oct 18, 7:42 PM
SrSusan (Guest): I will send you the link to the article in a minute, here about it
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I found that once I accepted the help of he Saints in their writings, a wonderful spiritual director, many wonderful friends who are religious and priests….all persevering in that Love.
Oct 18, 7:42 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Yes… I think the “self love” St. Francis refers to can sometimes be my own wants/desires/comfort as opposed to putting God’s Will and the needs/ preferences of others first.
Oct 18, 7:42 PM
Simone Robinson: Yes Dorothy
Oct 18, 7:43 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): sr susan my mom tell me to use computer and search all the information about st margret mary so I can share with you. so next time if I find out all the information of st margreat mary I will share with you in chat I promise. bettychao
Oct 18, 7:43 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Right, Carroll.
Oct 18, 7:43 PM
Dawn (Guest): Hi Betty Chao!
Oct 18, 7:43 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Here it is Betty and all https://thetablet.org/cardinal-dolan-says-mass-at-visitation-monastery-to-celebrate-sacred-heart-of-jesus/?fbclid=IwAR2ZuQQhVv46CxHevE0SuD10YeSu7dRt90ozp3qJMDVdAktyIzkit-6F7EI
Oct 18, 7:44 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Hi dawn.bettychao
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Thank you.
Oct 18, 7:44 PM
Simone Robinson: Thanks for the link
Oct 18, 7:45 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Carroll, another good point. There are so many ways we can subtly move into a self-love that is not adhering to God’s Will
Oct 18, 7:46 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Q: Why is it important to have mentors and directors in our lives who can help us navigate the various trials and temptations we face
Oct 18, 7:46 PM
Dawn (Guest): Sr, thank you for the link/ Did Cardinal Dolen come to your monastary? beautiful
Oct 18, 7:46 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I don’t know why, but whenever I pray to know God’s will and ask for the strength to follow it…I’m often a bit shaky.
Oct 18, 7:46 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): on my bed I remenber the you and I think of you through the watches of the night psalm 63:6
Oct 18, 7:47 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: They say, “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle,” but sometimes I’m not so confident.
Oct 18, 7:47 PM
Simone Robinson: As for the question of mentors. We cannot tickle ourselves. Try it. And so – we cannot see ourselves fully in the truth alone. We need others who reflect truth and bring it to us
Oct 18, 7:48 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Yes Cardinal Dolan came to Brooklyn Visitation!
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Simone Robinson: Following God’s will is not an easy decision – but so beautifully rewarded.. with a special joy – you cannot find outside His will
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Guest5182 (Guest): do not let you hearts be troubled and be not afraid.bettychao st john 14:27
Oct 18, 7:48 PM
Dawn (Guest): wonderful! a blessing Sr
Oct 18, 7:49 PM
SrSusan (Guest): We are in the dark sometimes about God’s Will- we can’t control it- so that may make us uncertain or anxious until we grow in trust
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Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Yes, Simone, you hit it right on the nose. When I allow myself to do that, my fears are calmed and I begin to trust more easily.
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Guest5182 (Guest): Sr susan where is sr jennifer koo? I am so miss her.Bettychao
Oct 18, 7:49 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Trusting a mentor also helps us grow in trust of God
Oct 18, 7:50 PM
Simone Robinson: yes. true.. any form of obedience helps us to obey God in a way
Oct 18, 7:50 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life, rather look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things.
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Simone Robinson: oh.. I just saw you wrote about trust… not obedience.. sorry.. but it still applies somewhat
Oct 18, 7:51 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Sr susan why sister jennifer didnt chat with us I wander?
Oct 18, 7:51 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: This is the prayer I found one anxious night, just googling and from that moment, St. Francis de Sales has been my guide.
Oct 18, 7:52 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Sr Jennifer is around here but I don’t know if she is on chat
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Carroll V (Guest): That’s beautiful, Dorothy
Oct 18, 7:52 PM
Dawn (Guest): Sr Susan, yes it is growing in trust, to know Gods will. that he will bring his grace onto us, so we can know. I think of the Blessed Virgin Mary, how she received the grace to trust in what Garbriel said to her. She over and again provides us with the way.
Oct 18, 7:52 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Yes Blessed Mother is the perfect model for us
Oct 18, 7:53 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: In St. Francis’ response to the Sr., I just felt she may have been having some issues with her superior & sometimes accepting and trusting is difficult if it doesn’t agree with my own ideas.
Oct 18, 7:53 PM
Dawn (Guest): sorry. Gabriel.
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Simone Robinson: We all think that – if we are in God’s will it should always feel good. But God’s goal is to form us – not to pamper us
Oct 18, 7:54 PM
Simone Robinson: that sounds harsher than I wanted it to sound.
Oct 18, 7:54 PM
SrSusan (Guest): like a potter- if the pot could feel what pain it would be undergoing!
Oct 18, 7:54 PM
Simone Robinson: But it is true, that a lot of people question their vocation when life does not feel good.
Oct 18, 7:54 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Being in the flames and molded over and over!
Oct 18, 7:54 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: But it does fit. He is forming us for life’s realities, not a stage show.
Oct 18, 7:55 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Sr susan I everyday I go to mass online.yesterday I went to my church internet to join the mass from my church online in my home and today I down load the holy eucharist picture from the computer and I studied bible and holy my rosary and pray about 88 minutes long. for sr susan marie from bettychao
Oct 18, 7:55 PM
Simone Robinson: yes.. and the pot has no idea what it is going to look like. Wondering about all this poking on the same side probably –
Oct 18, 7:55 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Can you get to Church Betty
Oct 18, 7:55 PM
Carroll V (Guest): SO true, though… being drawn more closely to Christ is being drawn to the cross… even in the simplest ways, this is often uncomfortable.
Oct 18, 7:55 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I love that image of the potter. In Japan they take broken jars and repair them with gold so when they are “fixed” they are more valuable than before they were broken…Like God does with us.
Oct 18, 7:56 PM
Simone Robinson: I like this Dorothy.. not for a stage show
Oct 18, 7:57 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Formation, true interior change, is painful sometimes but with someone guiding us we can be encouraged and that ameliorates it and puts pain in perspective
Oct 18, 7:57 PM
Simone Robinson: My husband had a beautiful vision one day.. and if you would know him.. he is not the kind of people ” who have visions”. Anyways.in the midst of a prayer time.. he saw this big vessel.. all cracked up and ugly.. but all of a sudden – a big light was put in the middle of the vessel.. and the light could only be seen through the cracks.. I never forgot that
Oct 18, 7:57 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Thanks. Carroll, yes, being drawn closer to the cross helps me see more clearly what loving sacrifice is all about.
Oct 18, 7:58 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): this online mass is come from my church and I dont drive but i go to mass online and my mom join the sunday mass from my church. but covid 19 I dont want go outside too much becuase my health is bad not so good so I join the mass online that mass is come from my church St elizabeth ann seton catholic church. messege for sr susan from bettychao
Oct 18, 7:58 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That is a really beautiful image, Simone.
Oct 18, 7:58 PM
Simone Robinson: as for sacrifice.. I do not know why.. but whenever I approach God with just a hint of offering a sacrifice.. I get so overly joyful
Oct 18, 7:59 PM
Simone Robinson: I also like my husband’s image – It showed me that it is the cracks where God’s light shines through best
Oct 18, 7:59 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Extraordinary image I think!!
Oct 18, 7:59 PM
Simone Robinson: if we do not fix them up with pride
Oct 18, 7:59 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Without the pain there would not have been an Easter!
Oct 18, 8:00 PM
Simone Robinson: yes.. but that’s a pain .. well.. let’s say I am not there yet
Oct 18, 8:01 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Q:St. Francis in
Oct 18, 9:32 AM
Sister Susan Marie (Moderator): instructs this sister to treat temptations harshly. How can this help us opposed to simply treating temptations as something we try to tip-toe around and avoid?
6. How can our guardian angel help us against big and little temptations?
Oct 18, 8:01 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Pride is just the quick fix that falls apart when tested…The Lord knows me better than I know myself & I always feel He lets me do just enough till I get when He’s trying to teach me…and then the peace comes.
Oct 18, 8:02 PM
Simone Robinson: AMEN
Oct 18, 8:02 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Sr susan marie I really love to downlaod the holy eucharist picture online and pray and read the bible and listen to Gods word and hymns and pray that help me alot. and I join the mass online everyday but I do go to church on suday for mass.
Oct 18, 8:02 PM
Simone Robinson: as for the guardian angel.. I am really interested in all your thoughts. I am very unexperienced with guardian angels
Oct 18, 8:03 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: When I read the line about treating temptations harshly, all I could think of was a bag of my favorite potato chips…No! I can’t have just one…close the bag and dump it…that’s my only solution!!!
Oct 18, 8:03 PM
Simone Robinson: somehow this passage comes to my mind.. ” I lay before thee life and death. CHOOSE LIFE”
Oct 18, 8:04 PM
Simone Robinson: temptations are the path to death.. in one way or another
Oct 18, 8:04 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I do believe I’ve met my son’s guardian angels…yes, there were 3, but that’s too long a story and waaayyyy off track. But I know mine is always near.
Oct 18, 8:05 PM
Simone Robinson: if my daughter would be on a road where I know she would die eventually, I would not tip toe around.. I would take her arm and pull her from this road.
Oct 18, 8:05 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Pray to your Guardian angel to get to know the angel better I was protected by an angel I am sure the day I was on my way to my director to tell him I decided to join the Monastery
Oct 18, 8:05 PM
Simone Robinson: hmmm. to get to know the angel better.. interesting
Oct 18, 8:06 PM
Simone Robinson: I believe in angelic protection. For sure.. Just do not have any ” relationship” with my guardian Angel.
Oct 18, 8:06 PM
Dawn (Guest): Sr Susan, being in community would be a great difference I think.a great help. being here, in this chat, is also a help.
Oct 18, 8:06 PM
Simone Robinson: I think, I just run to Jesus or Mary always
Oct 18, 8:06 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Saints have sent their angels to visit the angel of another person, with a message Padre Pio saw his angel I believe
Oct 18, 8:06 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I like that. I know mine is there, but I’ve never really prayed to him/her (I don’t like saying, it.)
Oct 18, 8:06 PM
Simone Robinson: I remember that I read that about Padre Pio.
Oct 18, 8:07 PM
Simone Robinson: I sometimes pray that the guardian Angel of my daughter protects her.
Oct 18, 8:07 PM
SrSusan (Guest): That’s perfectly fine to turn to Jesus and Mary of course!!But the angel is there for us. Many mysteries in the spiritual life
Oct 18, 8:07 PM
Simone Robinson: many many mysteries, indeed
Oct 18, 8:08 PM
Dawn (Guest): St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Oct 18, 8:08 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Amen.
Oct 18, 8:10 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Sr susan you ask me can I get to the church becuase I have diebetic and high blood pressure and liver sick so I cant go the place that has too much people during covid 19 but sometime I go with mom when the that mass has not too much people so I deciede to join the holy mass online everyday and non stop the letter to sr susan from betty chao becuase here in los angeles covid 19 is very horrible around here so I cant go out alot.bettychao.sr susan I want hear what you going to tell me.
Oct 18, 8:11 PM
SrSusan (Guest): You are ok in doing what you are Betty, be safe
Oct 18, 8:11 PM
SrSusan (Guest): We say that prayer every day in the Monastery
Oct 18, 8:12 PM
Simone Robinson: Is praying to St. Michael good for temptations?
Oct 18, 8:12 PM
Simone Robinson: I guess..
Oct 18, 8:12 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Betty, you have beautiful devotion and Love of Jesus in your heart. Thank you for sharing!
Oct 18, 8:12 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I think that is one of the lights in the midst of this pandemic. Those who may not have been able to get to Mass, now can be safe at home and pray with everyone.
Oct 18, 8:12 PM
SrSusan (Guest): I think so
Oct 18, 8:12 PM
SrSusan (Guest): How does St. Francis’ advice apply to the married vocation? How many marriages would be saved if people resisted the temptation to leave and divorce their spouses?
Oct 18, 8:12 PM
Dawn (Guest): I do believe the angels want us to call upon them for help
Oct 18, 8:13 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): they will see the glory of the lord splendor of our God isiah 35:2 bettychao
Oct 18, 8:13 PM
Simone Robinson: I really have to read up more on Angels again
Oct 18, 8:14 PM
Simone Robinson: As for the vocation of marriages.. I am not sure if marriages would be saved per se.. just by staying in the marriage.. but by not leaving there is definitely a chance every day that this person finds to a true YES to the other again with a serving heart.
Oct 18, 8:15 PM
Simone Robinson: and “hanging in there” is such a formation itself. Overcoming and persevering in the midst of an undesirable situation.
Oct 18, 8:15 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): I know how to draw a picture of the holy eucharist alter and jesus before I draw the his holy eucharist I did pray. I done that before I was draw the holy eucharist alter picture and sent to my boss name mario he is also a catholic too the faithful catholic.
Oct 18, 8:15 PM
Dawn (Guest): hopeful yes Simone!
Oct 18, 8:15 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): I want to hear what the sr susan say about this letter.bettychao
Oct 18, 8:16 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That is really hard to say. Each situation is very different. Especially if only one person has a spiritual connection and the other does not.
Oct 18, 8:16 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Prayer is very important, as we see in St. Monica, but sometimes it was not meant to be.
Oct 18, 8:17 PM
SrSusan (Guest): It is a powerful letter Betty
Oct 18, 8:17 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): where is sister susan I wander?bettychao
Oct 18, 8:17 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Especially if marriage is entered into not as a vocation, but just another kind of “job”.
Oct 18, 8:17 PM
SrSusan (Guest): right here
Oct 18, 8:18 PM
Simone Robinson: hmm. that is an interesting point Dorothy.. Entering marriage ” not as a vocation”.. but as a kind of ” job”.
Oct 18, 8:18 PM
Simone Robinson: I know that several people often look puzzled when I mention their marriage being their vocation
Oct 18, 8:18 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): Sr susan i did learn the art of drawing before and I did draw a picture of the nice flower that is i use the oil paint to draw.
Oct 18, 8:18 PM
Simone Robinson: interestingly more women see that in their motherhood
Oct 18, 8:19 PM
SrSusan (Guest): show me on e mail if you can
Oct 18, 8:19 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Unfortunately, first hand experience is a hard teacher. 30+ years of marriage, that really wasn’t meant to be…
Oct 18, 8:19 PM
Simone Robinson: in motherhood there is a bigger YES to suffering and sacrifice
Oct 18, 8:19 PM
Simone Robinson: I am sorry Dorothy. That must have been so hard for you
Oct 18, 8:20 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): sr susan I did draw a picture of the holy eucharist alter picture of jesus and give to my work place boss he is a faithful catholic and treated me very careful and nice his name is mario. I sent to him this picture from mail that is the holy euchrist alter picture that I draw.
Oct 18, 8:21 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I left the Church for a long time so I really didn’t recognize what it was I “needed”. It was hard, but my Lord was faithful to me and guided me to where I am today…and that joy you talked about before…here it is.
Oct 18, 8:21 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): sr susan I want to hear what you say to me.bettychoa
Oct 18, 8:21 PM
Simone Robinson: Happy Holy Ending Dorothy
Oct 18, 8:22 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: AMEN!!!
Oct 18, 8:22 PM
SrSusan (Guest): what do you need BETTY
Oct 18, 8:22 PM
Simone Robinson: I am checking out now here. Thank you everyone for this chat. Good night from Canada!
Oct 18, 8:23 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Good night, Simone. It was a pleasure chatting with you.
Oct 18, 8:23 PM
Dawn (Guest): good night Simone.
Oct 18, 8:23 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Have a blessed week Simone!
Oct 18, 8:23 PM
SrSusan (Guest): God bless!
Oct 18, 8:24 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Hi Ruth!
Oct 18, 8:24 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Hi Ruth
Oct 18, 8:24 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Hi Ruth.
Oct 18, 8:25 PM
SrSusan (Guest): WE HAD A VERY GOOD DISCUSSION TONIGHT
Oct 18, 8:25 PM
Dawn (Guest): when I think of Canada I think of Fr Mark Goring. He prays a Rosary while he is out ice fishing. and shares in youtube.
Oct 18, 8:25 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): I say I did draw a picture of the holy communion eucharist and give to my boss and my boss is faithful devotion to catholic and he care about me alot and treated me very nice so I gave him this holy euachrist alter picture to I draw for him his name is mario and this boss my mom always pray for him and she like him alot and she want me to draw a holy picture for him and give to to him.I want to hear what you say sr susan about this letter I share with you that is why I tell you.
Oct 18, 8:25 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That’s so cool.
Oct 18, 8:25 PM
Ruth Cassin: Good night. Hope I’ll be able to see you in the chat afterward. Sister susan and all the crowd of people some of whom I haven’t met yet.
Oct 18, 8:26 PM
Dawn (Guest): hi Ruth!
Oct 18, 8:26 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Yes, I did enjoy our sharing. Hope to chat with you all again. Have a safe and blessed week. Good night all.
Oct 18, 8:27 PM
Dawn (Guest): good night Dorothy. thank you
Oct 18, 8:27 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Please do come again.
Oct 18, 8:27 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I will definitely try & I hope to get to know everyone here.
Oct 18, 8:27 PM
Ruth Cassin: Sorry I’m so so so late. I’ve been trying to sign in with my iPad for the first time. And then I got a telephone call from Miriam. I’m lying in bed weaker than a newborn baby.
Oct 18, 8:28 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): ruth where is sr susan I want make sure did she see my letter about the picture of holy euchraist
Oct 18, 8:29 PM
SrSusan (Guest): yes i did
Oct 18, 8:29 PM
Ruth Cassin: Surprised though that I can dictate with this. Use my voice. I thought I’d only be able to watch or listen in.
Oct 18, 8:29 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Dearest Ruth: 💖 & 🙏sss … Your presence means so much!
Oct 18, 8:30 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): can you tell me what you think about this letter sr susan I want hear from you about the picture of holy eucharist that I draw and give to my friend name mario that kind of letter.bettychao
Oct 18, 8:30 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Blessings to all Have to go I will write to you Betty!
Oct 18, 8:31 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): I will write to you today sr susan I will write you in email today.bettychao
Oct 18, 8:31 PM
Dawn (Guest): goodnight BettyChao!
Oct 18, 8:32 PM
Guest5182 (Guest): I have to go too
Oct 18, 8:33 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Good night everyone- May we all keep our hearts at Peace this week and truly rest in the Sacred Heart of our dearest Lord!
Oct 18, 8:33 PM
Dawn (Guest): goodnight everyone. thank you Carroll. blessings to all
Oct 18, 8:35 PM
Dawn (Guest): Ruth, here is link Sr Susan shared in case you missed it. Cardinal Dolan came to Visitation and offered Mass!
Oct 18, 8:35 PM
Cardinal Dolan Says Mass at Visitation Monastery to Celebrate Sacred Heart of Jesus – The Tablet
Oct 18, 8:35 PM
Ruth Cassin: Thank you! Please continue to keep me in your prayers. I am so grateful for this add for a Divine Office app. Often I fantasize that I am with all of you when praying the Divine Office. And the sung parts make it especially joyful..
Oct 18, 8:36 PM
Dawn (Guest): beautiful. I should take it up again….
Oct 18, 8:37 PM
Ruth Cassin: Thank you, Dawn.
Oct 18, 8:39 PM
Ruth Cassin: I’ll check it out when I can. Good night. God bless you.
Oct 18, 8:40 PM
Dawn (Guest): Good night Ruth. Peace and God bless you