by Sister Susan Marie | Sep 13, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Saint Francis makes it very clear that he is this gentleman’s father, even referring to him as his “real son.” How do priests and bishops become our fathers in an even more real way than biological fathers?2. Reflect on the fact that earthly family...
by Sister Susan Marie | Sep 6, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
What does it mean to belong to God alone? Does that mean we cannot have other meaningful relationships?2. How do we turn our sadness from M Sep 5, 7:51 PM having offended God into a deep tranquility and submission?3. What does it mean to in...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 31, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
In the opening paragraph, St Francis says: “God’s heavenly goodness does not let you fall into these faults in order to abandon you, but so as to humble you and make you take a firmer and tighter hold on the hand of his mercy.” What does this mean?Are we to take up...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 24, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
St. Francis mentions two kinds of spiritual coldness: that which is caused by a slackening of good resolutions, and that which is due to simply weariness and heaviness. Can the second type lead to the first? How?What can we do to help ourselves not slip...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 9, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Uncategorized
Discuss your relationship with your guardian angel. Do you have a regular devotion, are you in need of kindling a relationship? Why do you think God has assigned us angels? Does it seem superfluous if we have the Holy Spirit? Who do you think...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 4, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Yet again, we get a great glimpse into the mind and heart of St. Francis. What struck you from this letter? What if more bishops had this desire to lead their flocks at all cost? How would that change things for the Church? How can we all...