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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...