by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 3, 2021 | St. Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales , preaching in Paris on the day of Epiphany, took as the subject of his speech the majesty of the nascent Church. He called this festival one day of vocation, of offering, of light and love; he wanted each day of communion to be a day of...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 2, 2021 | St. Francis de Sales
Today is the Feast of St Basil and St Gregory. St Francis de Sales speaks of St Gregory in his Introduction to the Devout Life: ” St. Gregory Nazianzen tells his flock, how, walking along the seashore, he watched the waves as they washed up shells and sea weeds,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 31, 2020 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Outreach
Dear friends Guards of honor, At the start of a new year which is looming with all its uncertainties, we must take root in the hope of salvation. Nothing that will happen should discourage us from working for the Glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is our...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 28, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
1. This was the last letter that Saint Francis wrote before his death. Though known for his intellect, what does this show us about the pastoral nature of Bishop [Saint] Francis de Sales?2. Saint Francis was a champion of the Catholic...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 24, 2020 | Advent
and from Makamba VIVE + JESUS ! « Un enfant nous est né ; Un Fils nous est donné » Voici manifestées la bonté et l’humanité de Dieu notre...