by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 5, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Have you ever thought of the fact that marriage is a vocation that should be discerned, just like the priesthood andr religious life is discerned? How do you think the Church can better highlight the sanctity and importance of marriage? How can married couples and...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 3, 2017 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The Holy Spirit is always ready to give us spiritual gifts, and especially on this day. St. Francis de Sales assists us in asking for these gifts: “May it please the Divine Majesty to grant us the gift of fear that we may serve Him filially; the gift of piety to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 1, 2017 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality
Mexican Mystic Mother Angelica Alvarez Icaza, Foundress of a Visitation Monastery, will lead us with her meditations, based on the Litany to the Sacred Heart, through June, the Month of the Sacred Heart. Day 16 Heart of Jesus, In whom the Father has been pleased...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 31, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
We must ponder the holiness and dignity of this Sacrament Sign up: Living Jesus Chat — Membership We continue our series with Part III, Chapter 38 “Counsels to Married People” from An Introduction to the Devout Life. Here Saint...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 30, 2017 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales chose to found his Order under the patronage of the Blessed Mother in her visit to her cousin Elizabeth, because her found many insights in this Scriptural passage. ” You will see the young, poor and little Lady carrying in her womb the Son of...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 30, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
How can this reflection be a fitting critique of the health-and-wealth prosperity gospel that plagues our culture? 2. Reflect upon these words 1 John 2:17: “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives...