by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 8, 2022 | Advent, 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 back, and...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 7, 2022 | Advent, 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 children; He...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 5, 2022 | Advent, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The following thoughts are taken from the writings of St. Francis de Sales for Retreats. This series is entitled: ON THE SUBMISSION OUR SAVIOR PRACTISED IN HIS DIVINE CHILDHOOD “Consider first the submission of this eternal Son to the will of His heavenly Father;...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 4, 2022 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
What is the difference between joy and happiness?Why is a sense of humor so important? And how might it go beyond just telling and laughing at jokes?Some people say that God has a sense of humor. Do you think so? And what would this mean exactly?When...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 4, 2022 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News
12/2/2022 The times we live in feel divided among many lines – political, ideological, ecclesiological, and more. Our patron saints lived in similar times with much division. What words of wisdom might they offer us as we strive to approach the world with gentleness...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 3, 2022 | St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation History, Visitation Outreach
Memento of the month December 8, 1602: Episcopal ordination of St. Francis de Sales, in the church of his baptism, in Thorens. December 13, 1641: Birth in Heaven of Saint Jeanne de Chantal at the monastery of the Visitation of Moulins, at the age of 69. December...