by Sister Susan Marie | Sep 3, 2014 | St. Francis de Sales
As contemporary students return to classes, what can they learn from a model pupil, St. Francis de Sales? Fr Andre Ravier, in his book, St. Francis de Sales, Sage and Saint, devotes some chapters to the saint’s student days, from early childhood through higher...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 26, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, St. Francis de Sales
“Stick- to- it-tiveness” or perseverence is a characteristic much needed in many walks of life, but especially in the challenges of living a spiritual, prayerful and devout life. St. Francis de Sales made these comments about perseverence and a devout life...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 25, 2014 | St. Francis de Sales
Today is the Feast of St. Louis. Our Founder, St Francis de Sales, said of him, S. Louis, a monarch unrivalled in time of peace or war, who was most diligent in the administration of justice and in ruling his country, nevertheless was wont to hear two masses daily, to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 23, 2014 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
Salesian week: The joy of the Gospel August 24, 2014 A week to pray and reflect with St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, to be held at the Church of the Visitation of Annecy, France. Every day, a Mass is offered at 6:30PM with a homily on a specific theme...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 20, 2014 | St. Francis de Sales
Today is the Feast of St. Bernard. St Francis de Sales often looked toward him as a model. He had many references to him in his Introduction to the Devout Life, and one whole chapter was devoted to him in regards to an example of prayer. Here it is:Part 4 chapter 23...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 15, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, St. Francis de Sales
God is Present in the Holy Mass Just as the Passover meal marked the Israelite’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, the Mass too is a celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection – our victory from slavery to sin and death. How great in importance is...