by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 14, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
That Those Who Live May Not Live to Themselves… This week we are continuing Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God with book seven (“Of The Union Of The Soul With Her God, Which Is Perfected In Prayer.”). This week we will be...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 11, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Baptism is our birth into new life, which means our old life has died. Why do you suppose iy is this way? Why don’t we simply speak in terms of a “fresh start”? Why the language of death and rebirth? From the outside at times it doesn’t appear...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 4, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality
May 31, 8:55 AM Sister Susan Marie (Moderator): 1. What is the difference between making use of our will and making use of our faculties? Why is this distinction important?2. Stemming from this reflection, how might we describe the union the saints share with God in...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 30, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Many saints have experienced raptures, or ecstasies. Is this something that should be expected by lay persons today? Or sought after? Why do you think that ecstasies are a part of God’s design for faith experiences? How do experiences of ecstasy and rapture...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 24, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Ecstasies raise us above ourselves to union with God This week we are continuing Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God with book seven (“Of The Union Of The Soul With Her God, Which Is Perfected In Prayer.”) . Be sure to watch the...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 21, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
As you reflect on the scene from John’s gospel, what stands out as significant to you?Why is gentleness so important (especially in comparison to being self-righteous and judgmental)? Additionally, “admonish the sinner” is one of the spiritual works...