by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 18, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Now that we finished going through An Introduction to the Devout Life, we are going to move into Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. This time around we will have accompanying videos and reflections to give you a new way to embrace his timeless wisdom. We...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 15, 2017 | Advent, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
We continue our Advent series with thoughts by St. Francis de Sales on the Incarnation, from his sermons. This week we focus on Blessed Mother and her unique role in the Incarnation of her Son. Sunday “At the moment the glorious Virgin gave her consent,the Holy Spirit...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 15, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Understanding the role and function of our souls Now that we finished going through An Introduction to the Devout Life, we are going to move into Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. This time around we will have accompanying videos and reflections to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 11, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
THIS COMPLETES OUR CHAT SERIES ON THE INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVOUT lIFE Why do you think Saint Francis suggested that we tell someone that we are trying to live by these guidelines because of our infirmity, opposed to a simple explanation of the benefits...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 9, 2017 | Events, Salesian Spirituality
ANNOUNCING THE EVENT LINE-UP FOR HERITAGE WEEK 2018 All events are FREE and open to the public and take place at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA Sunday, January 21 Celebrating the Bishop of Geneva Mass of St. Francis de Sales will take place at 8:00 pm on...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 7, 2017 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
We are continuing our way through An Introduction to the Devout Life with Part V, Chapter 18, “Three Important and Final Counsels.” Saint Francis gives some final advice before he sends us into the world of living the devout life. On the first day of every...