by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 17, 2019 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Now Mary had taken a book of a very pure perfume of great value; she spread the perfume on Jesus’ feet, which she wiped from her hair. »(Jn 12,3) “This saint was admirable in this practice of humility; for from the moment of her conversion to her death,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 15, 2019 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
This is very much a continuation of last week’s lesson. Did you find this reflection shed light on anything from last week’s discussion? If so, how? How do we make the distinction between loving God and loving the pleasure found in God? How do we begin to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 12, 2019 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Holy Week Meditations of St Francis de Sales THAT THE JOY AND HAPPINESS OF THE DEVOUT SOUL IS IN THE CROSS Sunday April 14 “Truly this was the Son of God” We desire no other joy nor shade than that of the cross, no other drink than the blood which trickles down it, no...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 8, 2019 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Let’s make sure we understand the opening metaphor. How does the musician playing for the prince teach us about our love and devotion to God? What is the difference between finding pleasure in God and finding pleasure in His love? What can we do to find our...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 6, 2019 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Sunday April 7 “If the sweetest fruits, such as cherries, apricots, and strawberries, are easy to preserve all year round, being candied with sugar and honey, is it not wonderful if our hearts are preserved from the corruption of sin when they are sweet from the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 6, 2019 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
How is it that God can hate sin infinitely and yet still permit it?2. Connected with that, how can there be joy/happiness in Heaven knowing that there people in hell?3. Ho does this message convey a message of hope to us?4. How might this reflection go into shedding...