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The Direction of Intention

The Direction of Intention is a special prayer inspired by St. Francis de Sales. When prayed daily, it helps us to focus on God’s presence throughout the day. My God, I give you this day. I offer you, now, all of the good that I shall do and I promise […]

A Salesian Way of the Cross

Based on the writing of St. Francis de Sales. Translated and somewhat amplified by The Most Rev. Lewis S. Fiorelli, O.S.F.S. The Direction of Intention My God, I give you this day, I offer to you, now, all the good that I shall do… and I promise to accept for […]

The Way of the Cross With St. Francis de Sales

The little booklet, The Way of the Cross with Saint Francis de Sales, written by Cynthia McMullen and illustrated by Mary Delaney, was published in 2013 is now out of print. It is now available for download in PDF format.

St. Jane de Chantal’s Devotions

In Her Own Words The following three quotes are taken from “Doing the Will of God: Practicing childlike faith in the ordinary circumstances of life,” by Jane de Chantal (C.S. Lewis Institute) Listening for His Voice “I am Your child, all Yours; good children think only of pleasing their father. […]

Stations of the Cross With Introduction to the Devout Life

INTRODUCTION (from the Introduction to the Devout Life) Leader: Philothea, I especially counsel you to practice mental prayer, the prayer of the heart, and particularly that which centers on the life and passion of our Lord. By turning your eyes on him in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with […]

A Rosary for Salesians

Leader: Let us place ourselves in the presence of God All: My God, by the sign of your cross, deliver me from my enemies. Leader:I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy […]

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