by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 23, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
What do you know about the feast of the Presentation of Mary? When we look at ourselves, what kind of personal weaknesses of self-love do we have concerning the “two nations” struggling “within our wombs?” What are some ways that we can battle...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 16, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
If we are to uproot our affections from earthly things as we get older, should we also withdraw from our earthly responsibilities? When should we start doing this? How do we do this in our day-to-day lives? Why are people today reluctant to prepare for death, or talk...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 9, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Why is it important to understand that not all of our inclinations are something to avoid, and even embrace, if they align with God’s will?2. Why do we have this tendency to think all our inclinations are maligned?3. How can we ensure our inclinations are good...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 2, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
What do you think of this description of purgatory as both a place of torment and quasi-paradise? Does it make you hopeful? Does it make you less nervous about possibly going there? How can we ensure a more regular practice of praying for the poor souls in purgatory?...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 26, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
What seems to be the weaknesses of the recipient of the letter, Madame de Peyzieu? How does this give us insights into ourselves? How do we know when we are worrying too much about our own imperfections? What might this overworry indicate about us? When does worry...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 19, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
1. How are we to handle the temptations that come our way to not follow through on our commitments we’ve made?2. Reading between the lines, what do you think led up to this Sister’s temptation to leave the convent?3. What is the “love of self”...