by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 16, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Jesus offered himself for the Church, for each of us individually. What compelled Jesus to give his life for you?2. Saint Francis says that God “determined” the hour of his life events. Does this mean that everything is pre-configured by God and that we...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 2, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
In which ways do you unite your life to Divine Love throughout the day? Ought we offer both our sufferings and joys to God? What benefit could we have in offering our joys? Why should we dedicate each action to God? Is it not enough to generally offer our day to Him?...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 24, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Uncategorized
How do we dedicate our works for God’s glory? What does perfection of charity look like in a consecrated woman vs. a married woman? Is there a priority in offering riches and actions to God? Is one more “valuable?” How can we begin our day by...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 17, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, St. Francis de Sales
How can we be more like the servant who increased his talents?2. How can we make the most of what God has given us?3. Why does an action (such as fasting) change depending on what our spiritual disposition is? Why does it matter?4. What are some of the wrong or poor...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 10, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
. St Thérèse of Lisieux once said that if we were to pick up a blade of grass with the love of God, we could save many souls. How does this connect with the current reflection?2. That same saint is famous for her “little way” of growing in holiness. What...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 3, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The Benedictines have a saying “ora et labora” (pray and work). How is doing work a holy activity? The story of Martha and Mary often gives us the impression that doing work is bad. How does this reflection help shed light on that? When can work (and even...