by Sister Susan Marie | May 7, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, St. Francis de Sales
At the beginning of this reflection we are reminded of what Pope Francis said warning against becoming “querulous and disillusioned pessimists, ‘sourpusses’” (EG 85). As we navigate the waters of growing in holiness, how do we a avoid a negative attitude toward the...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 6, 2018 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Vocation news, Year of Consecrated Life
THE ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION PROMOTED BY THE CONGREGATION FOR THE CONSECRATED LIFE INSTITUTES AND THE APOSTOLIC LIFE SOCIETIES at Paul VI Hall Friday, 4 May 2018 highlighted three key areas for consecrated...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 1, 2018 | St. Francis de Sales
May 1st I am firmly resolved to desire no other heart than that which shall be given me by this Mother of hearts, this Mother of holy love. O my God !how much do I desire not to lose sight, not even for an instant, of this gracious Star, during the whole course of my...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 27, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
AM VisitationSiste: Gaudete et Exsultate Questions to ponder The title of this new exhortation from the pope comes from Matthew 5:12. Here is the context of that verse: “Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 19, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Salesian spirituality and Gaudete et Exsultate Note: With the release of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation, we will take a break from our Treatise on the Love of God to a reflection on this new document. On March 19, Pope Francis released his third...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 14, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Apr 5, 9:29 AM VisitationSiste: Questions to ponder What moves the progress of the soul from union to unity? Does the oneness described here make us a saint? Wherein would be the difference? Can you grow in oneness with God without perceiving it? Does it need your...