by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 20, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
V+J St Francis de Sales was a paragon of availability and advice to lay men and women, whether single, married, widowed or discerning the religious life. Long before Vatican 11 reminded the Church that all people are called to holiness, St. Francis de Sales was...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 19, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Simple or Solemn Professions and the vowed commitment to the evangelical counsels is a consecration of a religious person’s whole being to God and a momentous and deeply sacred event. Those professing vows will be receiving many notes of support from the community,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 18, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Vocation news
ATTENTION: ALL THOSE PREPARING TO ENTER RELIGIOUS LIFE! Amidst your joy of preparation, are you struggling, perhaps with family, friends, or the renunciation of lifelong treasures or books? Do your own emotions get the better of you in the process? What if a Doctor of...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 17, 2012 | Events, Salesian Spirituality
The Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio Texas will be hosting an online course entitled Francis de Sales and the Salesian Spiritual Tradition led by Dr. Wendy Wright, PH.D. The course will be offered from October 15-December 7, 2012. It may be taken for credit,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 16, 2012 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
An animated, first-time gathering brought Salesian leaders together from various congregations in Detroit April 10-12, 2012, at the St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center. Hosted by DeSales Resources and Ministries and DeSales Spirituality Services, leaders...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 15, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
What would it be like to receive a letter from St. Francis de Sales, especially as you are just starting out in religious life? Some fortunate novices contemporary with St Francis actually did receive advice from his enlightened pen! And if you read these excerpts,...