by Sister Susan Marie | May 1, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The motto of the Visitation Order is “Live+Jesus”. It is taken from St. Francis de Sales sentiment expressed in the Introduction to the Devout Life, that he wished above all else to engrave in the hearts of his readers these very words, “Live Jesus” A...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 30, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
As we begin the month of May, our Blessed Mother Mary’s month, we’d like to share St. Francis de Sales’ devotions to and doctrinal understandings of Our Blessed Lady. Loving devotion to Mary pervaded the thought and heart of this Doctor of the Church. Many Catholics...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 21, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales, known for his spiritual direction to women, also advised lay men in their many responsibilities and spiritual concerns. He particularly recommended the Introduction to the Devout Life and the reception of the Holy Eucharist to this correspondent...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 20, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
V+J St Francis de Sales was a paragon of availability and advice to lay men and women, whether single, married, widowed or discerning the religious life. Long before Vatican 11 reminded the Church that all people are called to holiness, St. Francis de Sales was...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 19, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Simple or Solemn Professions and the vowed commitment to the evangelical counsels is a consecration of a religious person’s whole being to God and a momentous and deeply sacred event. Those professing vows will be receiving many notes of support from the community,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 18, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Vocation news
ATTENTION: ALL THOSE PREPARING TO ENTER RELIGIOUS LIFE! Amidst your joy of preparation, are you struggling, perhaps with family, friends, or the renunciation of lifelong treasures or books? Do your own emotions get the better of you in the process? What if a Doctor of...