by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 31, 2012 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Live+Jesus Let’s live this holiest of weeks with St. Francis de Sales, remembering and reflecting on his words about Our Lord’s Passion, preached on Good Friday in 1622. St. Francis de Sales began: ” I will take for my subject only the words of the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 28, 2012 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales expounds on the meaning of the choice of a colt to bring our Lord into Jerusalem. The Gospel of Mark proclaims: At the Procession with Palms – Gospel Mk 11:1-10 When Jesus and his disciples drew near to Jerusalem,to Bethphage and Bethany at...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 27, 2012 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales is well known for his use of imagery, especially from nature. Here St. Francis uses the images of Palm and Lily to make his point about perfection. He states: ” All creatures have something of perfection and imperfection. This is why they...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 24, 2012 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales gives sound advice on how to meditate with Holy Scripture. He suggests: ” We can consider the Holy Bible, that is, the mysteries contained therein, and principally the Gospels, in two ways. The first is to use the pious considerations...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 21, 2012 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Attentiveness, mindfulness, presence of mind- the capacity to listen well- these are all attributes considered essential when we hear the Word of God proclaimed. But this is often a struggle for the faithful one even if a right intention is present. St. Francis de...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 17, 2012 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
A key element in our Lenten practices is almsgiving or other forms of charity. St. Francis de Sales expounds on this foundational aspect of our Christian lives. He said, ” Our Divine Master gave us His life not only to heal the sick, to work miracles, and to...