by Sister Susan Marie | May 19, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
St. Francis de Sales says: ” Prayer does not depend on thoughts and reflections. Prayer is a simple attention of our spirit to God; the more simple and free it is from emotion, the more it is prayer.”(Spiritual Conferences) St. Jane de Chantal tells us, “For...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 16, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality
Read the booklet “Leadership in the Salesian Tradition”, online, here: http://www.oblates.org/spirituality/online_articles/leadership_in_tradition.pdf
by Vis Editor | May 11, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
Ever heard the phrase, “Grow where you’re planted?” How about, “The only time you have is each present moment,” or “Keep things in perspective”? These phrases, along with many others, comes from the writings of St. Francis de Sales, a bishop...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 9, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Two saints on the same track Both Blessed Pope John Paul II and St. Francis de Sales emphasized that holiness is possible and desirable by those from all walks of life. Read about the similarities of the two saints in the article below, “Pope John Paul II &...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 1, 2011 | Photos & videos, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
See below Fr. Mitch Pacwa’s hour-long conversation with Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS about St. Francis de Sales! Fr. Dailey is a teacher and founder of the Salesian Center for Faith and Culture, of de Sales University, Center Valley, PA. Tidbits from the video You...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 8, 2011 | "Prayerful Moments" booklet, Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
Presence of God: “To feel God’s presence so intimately and powerfully, so that you are no longer aware of yourself is to have that little drop of water, self, dissolve in the ocean of divinity.” Moderation: “Kindness, gentleness, and support,...