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...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 29, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Today we begin sharing excerpts from St. Francis de Sales’ Spiritual Directory which can guide each of us in our daily actions. These excerpts are taken from Sr. Joanna Wenzel VHM’s book, In the Midst of the World. Her Dedication: For the glory of the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Sep 19, 2011 | "Living Jesus" booklet, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales often preached on the proclamation of Jesus: “Love one another as I have loved you.” Starting with the fact that the dignity of the human person lies in being called to loving union with God in Christ, it follows for St. Francis that...