by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 27, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
“I wish that we should be much taken up, this Advent, with thanking our Lord for His admirable Incarnation and coming into this world. Let us not be ungrateful for this. Behold, it is the Lord who comes to extend over us the greatness of His mercies. Let us give...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 26, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
“It having pleased the Lord to bring us to this holy time of Advent, I pray you, let us not allow it to go by without drawing much profit from it. Let us see during this holy time what was the occupation, actions, thoughts desires and affections of Our Lady, and...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 25, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Before retiring, thank God for all the blessings of the day. Glance briefly over your thoughts, words, moods, feelings and actions. If you discover a fault, examine your motivation, ask God’s pardon and resolve to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 24, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Before the evening meal, take time to recollect yourself in some quiet place, or before the Blessed Sacrament. Place yourself in the presence of Jesus Crucified by an interior glance and simple consideration. Rekindle the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 23, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St Francis de Sales Let us learn to meditate after the instructions of St. Francis de Sales. An important element of meditation is the preparation of the day. This means reflecting on the different events which may possibly occur during the day....
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 22, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Learn to accept that God can withdraw His felt nearness from us. The most difficult thing He requires of his friends is the renunciation, the demand not to despair of His eternal goodness, even when we feel forsaken by Him....