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...
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?...