by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 19, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
ReflectionselcWhy is bitterness and dryness more fruitful than sweetness and consolation? And does this mean heaven is not of benefit to us? St. Francis says that “it is self-esteem which makes us impatient at seeing ourselves vile and abject.” Is there a good kind of...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 16, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
After This Wintertime of Coldness, a Blissful Summer Will Come The following article is taken from Selected Letters of St. Francis de Sales.To prepare for our chat on Sunday, please read the article, which is reproduced below, and review the questions at the end.Click...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 12, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Uncategorized
Reflections:How is a well-rooted tree a good symbol for the devout life and for a life of faith?What about when a tree goes through Fall and Spring, what does this tell us about our faith journey?When St. Francis says, “never cease longing for some new...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 9, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
A Desire for Holiness is Like the Orange Trees on the Sea Coast The following article is taken from Selected Letters of St. Francis de Sales.To prepare for our chat on Sunday, please read the article, which is reproduced below, and review the questions at the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 2, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
In Death, Let God Strike Whatever Chord He Chooses on our Lute The following article is taken from Selected Letters of St. Francis de Sales.To prepare for our chat on Sunday, please read the article, which is reproduced below, and review the questions at the end.Click...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 30, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Reflections:If it is true that God will never abandon us, then how do we explain hell?What does it mean that we might have two people living in us?How do we fight against that in us which inclines us toward doubt, despair, and sin?How can we have...