by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 22, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Learn to accept that God can withdraw His felt nearness from us. The most difficult thing He requires of his friends is the renunciation, the demand not to despair of His eternal goodness, even when we feel forsaken by Him....
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 21, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Of inestimable value is the practice of the axiom: ASK FOR NOTHING AND REFUSE NOTHING Whatever is imposed upon us in the will of God, we should take upon ourselves. This also finds its expression in obedience. In this...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 14, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Whether we are at work or leisure, the aspect of love of neighbor must always be present. This attitude toward the other, the ability to fit spontaneously into reality, has a decisive bearing on our selflessness and inner...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 12, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales When you are physically or mentally occupied, while fulfilling the duties of your state in life, renew as far as possible, again and again, your “Yes” to the will of God. Cast frequent interior glances on the...
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...