by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 27, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Is Saint Francis saying that fasting is not important? Is he simply saying: “To each their own”?2. What is the distinction between the Sister who chooses not to fast and the Sister in the last paragraph who has a dislike for pious things?3. Often in the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 20, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Nothing should be done through routine but through clear choice and use of the will?” What if an action through routine occurs and the interior disposition does not follow? Can routine sometimes lead to a greater interior attitude? • Discuss the meaning of Saint...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 6, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
How can one person’s disobedience put the entire community in disarray? Is this also true for the Church in general?2. Is there ever a reason to be sympathetic to another’s disobedience?3. How can we keep in mind the repercussions of disobedience as...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 30, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Why is having a rule for religious orders so important? What should one say to another who thinks it is too strict?2. Where is the line between willful disobedience and misguided disobedience?3. Saint Francis says it is not a sin to break the Rule, but he does say it...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 26, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Last week we concluded our reflections on Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. Today we will begin a series of reflections on the Spiritual Conferences of St Francis de Sales. We are privileged to have a modern translation of this work, done by Rev....
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 23, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
This has been a long ride going through the Treatise. What stands out to you as a major takeaway from the overall book? Is this a book that you would return to someday?2. Saint Francis says, ultimately, that we have a choice between either eternal love or eternal...