by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 21, 2024 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Even though death can come at any moment for us, why do we often live as if it is a far, distant reality?Why is it important to prepare for our deaths?We are often told that at death we will truly contextualize our lives, wishing we spent more time here and less time...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 18, 2024 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
When You Make Your Final Farewell, Cast Yourself Upon Him Hi Subscriber,This article is an excerpt taken from a chapter in Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales which is available from TAN Books.To prepare for our chat on Sunday, please read the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 14, 2024 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Reflections:Why is it import to break the understanding of prayer into separate categories? What good does it do for us?How can passing “simple thoughts” be to both our advantage and disadvantage?What is the difference between meditation and contemplation?When is a...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 11, 2024 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Union of Our Will to God’s Will This article is taken from a chapter in The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales: On Prayer by St. Francis de Sales which is available from TAN Books. In this excerpt, the saint treats the subject of prayer. De Sales discusses the four...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 7, 2024 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Why would St. Jane have been warned against an excessive use of her imagination? What is harmful about it? And why did St. Francis temper it with suggesting something brief; what is helpful about it?What does it mean for our will to keep pace with our affections? What...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 4, 2024 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Holy Liberty and Freedom Should Reign in Us At our Living Jesus Chat Room this Sunday we will be talking about part of a letter written by Francis de Sales to St. Jane de Chantal, written from Annecy on June 8, 1606, taken from Selected Letters of St. Francis de...