by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 26, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
In your opinion, which of the two would love God more: 1) the one born blind, who might know all the discourses that philosophers make of it and the praises they give it, or 2) the farmer, who by a clear sight feels and realizes the agreeable splendor of the rising...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 22, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Why the unlearned bear away heaven This week we are continuing with book six (“Of The Exercises Of Holy Love In Prayer.”) from Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. Be sure to watch the video “Affective Love Practiced in...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 19, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Why is prayer a mystical experience? What are the special characteristics of meditation? What is the definition of Contemplative Prayer? Do you know of other definitions? In which way is knowledge an aid to love? In what way could it be a hindrance? Can love teach us...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 15, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Beware: Meditation can be used for both good and evil This week we are continuing with book six (“Of The Exercises Of Holy Love In Prayer.”) from Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. Be sure to watch the video “Affective Love...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 12, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Complacence in God leads towards benevolence towards God. What makes the transition? Wherein lies the difficulty as regards a benevolent love toward God? How can we express it? Do you find your joy in the Lord? It requires concentration on the Lord. – i.e., the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 7, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The love of benevolence causes in us a desire This week we are continuing with book five (“Of The Two Principal Exercises Of Holy Love Which Consist In Complacency And Benevolence.”) from Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. Be sure to...