by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 5, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Given the definition of complacence, which actually means pleasing in this case, how do you define this kind of pleasing love? How does complacence, or pleasing love, become a transforming force in the soul making it like unto God? What is compassion, condolence,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 2, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Behold the immensity of goods which are in God This week we are moving into 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...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 26, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
1What makes possible the decay and ruin of charity? 2. Why does venial sin not destroy charity? What is the harm done by venial sin?3. 3. How does mortal sin destroy charity? How does it destroy charity immediately and not bit by bit? 4. If through venial sin the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 21, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
This week we are moving into book three (“Of The Progress And Perfection Of Love.”) from Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. Be sure to watch the video “Sin” to help deepen your reflection and give you a new way to embrace his...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 19, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Why will perfect union be realized only in heaven? What factors will bring about the perfect union? What can we do here on earth to augment our happiness in heaven? Is there a difference between our union with truth here on earth and our union with the Truth in...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 12, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
1.What do you think of the paradox that God wants us to desire him, and yet we need God to infuse us with that desire?2.Why is it that we should grow in charity and holiness? Why is not enough to just ” “accept Jesus”? 3.God wants us to “seek...