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Faith and Scripture

by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 7, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales

St. Francis de Sales draws on Holy Scripture as a source of faith. “Holy Scripture is in such sort the rule of the Christian faith that we are obliged by every kind of obligation to believe most exactly all that it contains, and not to believe anything which may...

Church Councils and Faith

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 29, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, YEAR OF FAITH

St. Francis de Sales lived during the time that the Council of Trent was implementing its resolutions. While we have had two Councils since then, his approach toward decisons and articles of faith declared within Councils remains acceptable. Ultimately resolutions...

New Book on St. Francis de Sales

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 27, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation News

PREORDER Father Joseph Boenzi’s new book  St. Francis de Sales     Life and Spirit   Father Joe Boenzi, a Salesian of Don Bosco, is a well known scholar, teacher and promoter of St. Francis de Sales and his spirit.  Here is what he says about Salesian Spirituality in...

Faith—the Dawn of Devotion

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 21, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, YEAR OF FAITH

St. Francis de Sales uses earthly images to describe the faith process that leads to an ever growing love of God. Certainly, faith leads to a growing love of God and love of God increases our devotion. That devotion can be expressed in many ways, as “devotions”; ie,...

Year of Faith: St Francis de Sales:Be Attentive!

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 8, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, YEAR OF FAITH

St. Francis de Sales continues to guide us in the qualities of a robust faith, explaining common deficiencies in our faith life, and showing us the path to overcome these weaknesses. He wrote, ” Great faith is living, vigilant, strong and prudent. Such faith has...

FREE, ONLINE ADVENT SALESIAN COURSES

by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 6, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach

FROM DESALES UNIVERSITY: Salesian Online – Advent Course Offerings 2012  Advent Course Enrollment Advent Course Delivery   Gifts That Matter: A Salesian Perspective on the Season of Advent This course will look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit from the...
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