by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 14, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
Salesian Online Courses for ADVENT Dec. 2 through December 22, 2013 The Salesian Center for Faith & Culture offers a unique program of studies in Salesian spirituality for persons interested in self-improvement through educational enrichment. The three courses...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 12, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
“Why are so many people drawn to St. Francis de Sales after their first contact? It is because his spirit is a short, sure, and successful way to find the Lord. In his spirit, you find medicine for your worries and salve for you injuries: the peace that every heart...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 6, 2013 | Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Louis de Montfort, well known for his work on the Blessed Mother called True Devotion to Mary, was also familiar with the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, to the extent that he even wrote a hymn the the Sisters of the Visitation!, as well as many to the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 26, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints, Vocation news
St. Margaret Mary suggested a view of the vows and Evangelical Counsels in a deeply Eucharistic light. It is before the Divine Tabernacle that she invites us to come, asking that our obedience should be imitating the obedience of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament....
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 25, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News
We just learned that a book club on St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life begins next week. Read about it here and join up! http://sfdsassociation.org/news/intro-to-devout-life-book-club.html
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 25, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints, Vocation news
“O how beautiful is the chaste generation with glory: for the memory thereof is immortal: because it is known both with God and with men.” (Douay-Rheims Bible: Book of Wisdom, Chapter 4, verse 1) That which called forth this cry of admiration was the...