by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 9, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Why is it important to understand that not all of our inclinations are something to avoid, and even embrace, if they align with God’s will?2. Why do we have this tendency to think all our inclinations are maligned?3. How can we ensure our inclinations are good...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 2, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
What do you think of this description of purgatory as both a place of torment and quasi-paradise? Does it make you hopeful? Does it make you less nervous about possibly going there? How can we ensure a more regular practice of praying for the poor souls in purgatory?...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 26, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
What seems to be the weaknesses of the recipient of the letter, Madame de Peyzieu? How does this give us insights into ourselves? How do we know when we are worrying too much about our own imperfections? What might this overworry indicate about us? When does worry...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 19, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
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”...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 12, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Outreach
Do you find it refreshing that St. Francis suggests prayer in such a simple way?2. Do you ever feel that your prayer life needs to look as close as possible to that of a cloistered nun for it to be meaningful?3. Adapting prayers according to our life circumstances:...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 5, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
What does it mean to become little? Does the idea of decreasing so Christ can increase in us do away with our individuality? Are we, in the end, just becoming spiritually homogenous? Discuss the “spiritual childhood” espoused by St. Thérèse of Lisieux in...