by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 20, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
“Consider how far the submission of this Divine Savior went, since the Evangelist says that He was obedient in all things to the most holy Virgin and to the glorious St. Joseph. He allows Himself, wholly at the mercy of their guidance, to be carried, carried...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 19, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
“Consider that this good Savior having submitted to the office of Redeemer so completely that he was content to hide His eternal wisdom under the veil of childhood:He who is the uncreated Word submitted to be silent and not to speak sooner than ordinary...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 17, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The following meditations are taken from the writings of St. Francis de Sales for Retreats. This meditative series is entitled: ON THE SUBMISSION OUR SAVIOR PRACTISED IN HIS DIVINE CHILDHOOD First Meditation: “Consider first the submission of this eternal Son to...
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....