by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 25, 2017 | St. Francis de Sales
While the establishment of the official liturgical celebration of Christ the King only occurred for the first time in the 20th century, St. Francis de Sales referred to our Savior this way a number of times in his writings. His quotes below may help you prepare for...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 23, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
We are continuing our way through An Introduction to the Devout Life with Part V, Chapter 16, “The Impressions Which Should Remain After This Exercise.” Saint Francis wants us to help us see where our commitment to devotion should lead us. The Impressions...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 21, 2017 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Gratitude for inspirations and Crosses! As our national holiday of Thanksgiving approaches, how can we be grateful with a particularly Salesian heart? St. Francis de Sales’ suggests we delight in all God’s inspirations within us, and that we accept with gratitude even...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 20, 2017 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Upcoming Online Course in Salesian Spirituality “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” – St. Francis de Sales Starting in the Spring of 2018, Oblate School of Theology’s Master of Arts in Spirituality will offer an asynchronous...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 20, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Last week’s topic was very similar to this, but now we are thinking of God’s love for us apart from how it is expressed in the sacrifice of the cross. What does it mean when Saint Francis says, “He always loved you from eternity”? How does God...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 16, 2017 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
Pope Francis is inaugurating World Day of the Poor this upcoming Sunday, November 19, 2017 to re-enforce that concern for the poor is an essential part of our Catholic faith. Our Founder St Francis de Sales, also had great concern for the poor and less privileged. In...