by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 14, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Whether we are at work or leisure, the aspect of love of neighbor must always be present. This attitude toward the other, the ability to fit spontaneously into reality, has a decisive bearing on our selflessness and inner...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 12, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales When you are physically or mentally occupied, while fulfilling the duties of your state in life, renew as far as possible, again and again, your “Yes” to the will of God. Cast frequent interior glances on the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 6, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
The Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Be attentive to the Word of God, in whatever form it comes to you. Hear it always in openness and reverence, remembering that Jesus is present in His Word. Read a little every day from Scripture and from a good book...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 5, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales It is here that I wish you very earnestly to follow my counsel, for in this exercise of spiritual retreat, short prayers, Scripture phrases, speaking to Christ throughout the day, lies one of the surest means of your...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 3, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Begin each prayer, the silent as well as the vocal, by being aware of the presence of God. Keep to this without exception. In all petitions and prayers, the “we” carries weight, as the Lord taught us in the Our Father. In it, on “I” or...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 2, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales
Spiritual Directory of St. Francis de Sales Aspirations to God proceed from and are born of good thoughts. Aspire then very often to God, by short but ardent movements of the heart. Admire His beauty; invoke His help. Place yourself in spirit at the foot of the Cross....