by Sister Susan Marie | May 18, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales had a deep devotion to the Holy Spirit. Over the next nine days, as a”creative” novena, we will share excerpts of his profound understandings of the Holy Spirit. May 26 ” These gifts are inseparable from charity. Charity is made...
by Vis Editor | May 8, 2012 | Events, Salesian Spirituality
Wed., May 9 — 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 5 p.m. Pacific EWTN Live host Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. will interview our President of the Second Federation, Sister Susan Marie, on his show Wed., May 9. We believe this is the FIRST time a Visitandine will appear on the show and we...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 4, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
In his Spiritual Conferences to the Visitation Nuns, St. Francis de Sales helped the members of his new and growing community to have patience with their inadequacies and to learn gradually the spirit of the Order. The Founder held the quality of simplicity in high...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 1, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The motto of the Visitation Order is “Live+Jesus”. It is taken from St. Francis de Sales sentiment expressed in the Introduction to the Devout Life, that he wished above all else to engrave in the hearts of his readers these very words, “Live Jesus” A...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 30, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
As we begin the month of May, our Blessed Mother Mary’s month, we’d like to share St. Francis de Sales’ devotions to and doctrinal understandings of Our Blessed Lady. Loving devotion to Mary pervaded the thought and heart of this Doctor of the Church. Many Catholics...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 21, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales, known for his spiritual direction to women, also advised lay men in their many responsibilities and spiritual concerns. He particularly recommended the Introduction to the Devout Life and the reception of the Holy Eucharist to this correspondent...