by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 16, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
His Divine Majesty designed your existence and loved you We are continuing our way through An Introduction to the Devout Life with Part V, Chapter 14, “The Eternal Love of God for Us.” Quite simply Saint Francis wants us to try to grasp exactly how much...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 13, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Think about how deeply profound this reflection is. How should such truth resonate within the Church? How can it help cure a lukewarm soul? Consider how much and how often we long for human affection and companionship, and how easily our hearts feel empty at the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 10, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Remember that Christ laid down His life for us Hi Subscriber, We are continuing our way through An Introduction to the Devout Life with Part V, Chapter 13, “The Love Which Jesus Christ Bears to Us.” Here Saint Francis encourages us to consider deeply the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 6, 2017 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The saints are a testimony to Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 1, 2017 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News
The Vatican will issue a new postage stamp on November 23, 2017, the Holy See Press Office announced October 31, 2017. A 2.55-euro stamp celebrates the 450th Anniversary of the birth of Saint Francis de Sales. Saint Francis de Sales, Doctor of the Church, is one of...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 31, 2017 | St. Francis de Sales
CONSOLING THOUGHTS ON PURGATORY CAME FROM SAINT WHO SAW BEYOND SUFFERING By Susan Tassone The opinion of St. Francis De Sales was that the thought of purgatory should cause not so much pain as consolation. Those who fear purgatory do so in consideration of their own...