by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 5, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Outreach
St. Francis de Sales was a firm believer in the making of spiritual retreats by the laity. He explained, ” The saints retreated to solitary places, so that, with worldly cares left behind, they could more freely and ardently give themselves up to heavenly love....
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 29, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The freedom of the United States was won originally by those who held high ideals of liberty and justice. Ideals may be grounded in virtues. St. Francis de Sales was a proponent of growth in virtuous living. Therefore, “it is not surprising that a Salesian view...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 28, 2012 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Outreach
Everyday Spirituality 4U: Holy Living through a Salesian Lens To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the institution of Salesian Conferences,a Salesian CONVENTION will be held Nov 2-4, 2012 in St. Louis, Mo. Meet and learn from these exciting presenters: Allen Hunt:...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 27, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News
Fr. Thomas Dailey O.S.F.S., S.T.D. Preaches at ‘Let Religious Freedom Ring’ Opening Mass at St. Thomas More parish in Allentown on June 21, 2012 Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS, joined the faculty of DeSales University in 1988 and is a tenured Professor of...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 27, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Fr. Eunan McDonnell, in his book on The Concept of Freedom in the Writings of St. Francis De Sales probes into the deeper elements of freedom. He says, “There is a true freedom and an illusory freedom. The choice of the true good produces a good action that is...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 25, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality
Jun 24 2012, 7:32 PM Sister : How is Fortnight for Freedom being expressed in your church or parish environments Jun 24 2012, 7:32 PM Guest454 (guest): In our area, there is an air of selfishness that comes with the idea of individual rights. as if each person has...