by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 28, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Marriage is much in the news throughout the world these days. St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of the Church, also guided souls with a deep understanding of the marital vocation. We share a series of posts from the Introduction to the Devout Life on the holiness of the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 24, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
A great read for the Fortnight for Freedom!...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 23, 2013 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
What Good Can Become of Showing “Sweetness and Gentleness”? Pope Francis, as Cardinal Bergoglio here, speaks about the gentleness of the Visitation Founder, St. Francis de Sales, who treated others with unconditional love.He reminds us that we are all...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 22, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Last year we did a series on St. Francis de Sales and Fortnight for Freedom. We reference these articles here as they remain timely: Bishop St. Francis de Sales: A FORTNIGHT ON FREEDOM IN HIS WRITINGS St Francis de Sales’ Thoughts on Freedom Bishops’...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 20, 2013 | Photos & videos, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Pope Francis, as Cardinal Bergoglio here, speaks about the gentleness of the Visitation Founder, St. Francis de Sales, who treated others with unconditional love. He reminds us that we are all frail and weak, but instead of hiding these limitations, we should allow...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 29, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Saints
Pope Francis will lead a worldwide hour of Eucharistic adoration on Sunday, June 2, the Vatican has announced. Cathedrals all across the world will hold an hour of Eucharistic adoration at the same time, inviting the faithful to pray for the Pope’s intentions. The...