by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 28, 2022 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation History
March 5, 1604 : Saint François de Sales, bishop of Geneva, preaches Lent in Dijon and meets the Baroness of Chantal, this is the starting point of one of the most beautiful spiritual friendships in the history of the Church. He will be able to say: “The...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 28, 2022 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Preparatory prayer for Lent: “Lord, may this time of penance be inspired by You. You are the guarantor. You are not asking us for prowess, simply to return to you, the source and the outcome of everything. Open our hearts. » ASH Wednesday from St Francis de Sales:...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 28, 2022 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Is it wrong or misguided for us to pursue perfection?What does it mean that we are more troublesome to ourselves than anyone else? Does this contradict what Jesus said about how we always notice the speck in our neighbor’s eye but not the beam in our own...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 25, 2022 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
on St Francis de Sales Well, when we see our neighbor created in the image and likeness of God, is it that we shouldn’t say to each other, “Here, look at this one, see like his Maker?” Shouldn’t we rush to caress him, and cry over him with...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 22, 2022 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
from Annecy “God is the God of joy” “Sow joy in your brother’s field, it will bloom in yours” (St Francis de Sales.) I was touched by this morning’s liturgy with the Virgin Mary, where all the texts speak of joy (LDH page 1495 -1510) • We...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 21, 2022 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
In light of this letter, discuss 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way...