by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 6, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
The Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Be attentive to the Word of God, in whatever form it comes to you. Hear it always in openness and reverence, remembering that Jesus is present in His Word. Read a little every day from Scripture and from a good book...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 5, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales It is here that I wish you very earnestly to follow my counsel, for in this exercise of spiritual retreat, short prayers, Scripture phrases, speaking to Christ throughout the day, lies one of the surest means of your...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 3, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Begin each prayer, the silent as well as the vocal, by being aware of the presence of God. Keep to this without exception. In all petitions and prayers, the “we” carries weight, as the Lord taught us in the Our Father. In it, on “I” or...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 2, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Aspirations to God proceed from and are born of good thoughts. Aspire then very often to God, by short but ardent movements of the heart. Admire His beauty; invoke His help. Place yourself in spirit at the foot of the Cross....
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 1, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales A. Think. Thank God and adore Him for preserving you during the night. Ask Him for forgiveness for any faults or sins you may have committed. B. Consider. The gift of the present day is a preparation for eternity. Make a...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 30, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales Spiritual Directory Persons who desire to grow and make progress in the following of Christ must, at the beginning of all their actions, ask for grace. Let them stand firm in the present moment to preceive GOD’S BIDDING, “HIS HOLY...