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Chatting about:Growing in Devotion

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 26, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality

Faith- the dawn of devotion- Sunday’s chat  Sister : What devotions do you practice and how were you led to them? How do you perceive your faith and love of God in relation to your knowledge of Him? What is your balance between prayer, worship and theological...

New Book on the Visitation Nuns in Africa

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 23, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach

Just published (in French) The Visitation of Holy Mary in Congo-Brazzaville 1964-2010, by Sister Francoise Marie Balekoro, this book tells the fascinating story of the foundation of the Visitation Order in Africa. The insightful Bishop who realized the young African...

Faith—the Dawn of Devotion

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 21, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, YEAR OF FAITH

St. Francis de Sales uses earthly images to describe the faith process that leads to an ever growing love of God. Certainly, faith leads to a growing love of God and love of God increases our devotion. That devotion can be expressed in many ways, as “devotions”; ie,...

Mystics & Martyrs’ Faith-Visitation Martyrs of Madrid

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 14, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints

November 18th is the Feast Day of seven Blessed Visitation Nuns who were martyred for their faith during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, and beatified in 1998. Theirs was a Martydom of Love- the logical outcome of what the mystic among them, Sr. Teresa Maria Cavestany...

Year of Faith: St Francis de Sales:Be Attentive!

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 8, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, YEAR OF FAITH

St. Francis de Sales continues to guide us in the qualities of a robust faith, explaining common deficiencies in our faith life, and showing us the path to overcome these weaknesses. He wrote, ” Great faith is living, vigilant, strong and prudent. Such faith has...

FREE, ONLINE ADVENT SALESIAN COURSES

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 6, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach

FROM DESALES UNIVERSITY: Salesian Online – Advent Course Offerings 2012  Advent Course Enrollment Advent Course Delivery   Gifts That Matter: A Salesian Perspective on the Season of Advent This course will look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit from the...
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