by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 7, 2018 | Events, MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
April 4, 1851: Profession of Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart April 19, 1665: Canonization of St. Francis de Sales by Alexander VII April 20, 1914: Mystical Marriage of the Servant of God Mother Maria Angelica Alvarez Icaza, of the Visitation of...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 4, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
We are to be more and more united and joined to his divine goodness This week we are continuing Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God with book seven (“Of The Union Of The Soul With Her God, Which Is Perfected In Prayer.”) . Be sure to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 26, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
In your opinion, which of the two would love God more: 1) the one born blind, who might know all the discourses that philosophers make of it and the praises they give it, or 2) the farmer, who by a clear sight feels and realizes the agreeable splendor of the rising...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 25, 2018 | LENT, St. Francis de Sales
Thursday March 29 Holy Thursday I salute thee O holy Cross! standard of salvation, palm tree of life, sword wherewith the devil has been slain, medicine of immortality, defense of the present life, pledge of eternal life, sacred sign of Christians, trophy of King...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 22, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Why the unlearned bear away heaven This week we are continuing with book six (“Of The Exercises Of Holy Love In Prayer.”) from Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. Be sure to watch the video “Affective Love Practiced in...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 19, 2018 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Why is prayer a mystical experience? What are the special characteristics of meditation? What is the definition of Contemplative Prayer? Do you know of other definitions? In which way is knowledge an aid to love? In what way could it be a hindrance? Can love teach us...