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Scholarly Articles on Salesian Spirituality
Articles on Salesian Spirituality
15 Minutes to Let God Lead by Thomas Curran,
400th Death Anniversary of SFS - Article by Fr.Johnson Gonsalves MSFS in New Leader (on Page 10)
A Christian Humanist Education by Lewis Fiorelli,
A Developmental View of Salesian Spirituality by Joann Wolski Conn,
A Hermeneutical Strategy for a Liberationist Interpretation of St. Francis de Sales by Anthony Ceresko,
A Saint & Physician Write about Healing: Literary Cures by Savoy's Francis de Sales & Antoine Despine by Joanne McKeown
A Salesian Understanding of Prayer by Eunan McDonnell,
Accepting God's Will (SFS in Rose among thorns)
Advice to Confessors (SFS in Letters)
Are You Too Busy to Pray? (SFS in Rose among thorns)
Articles on Aging - by the Salesians
Be open to God's inspirations (SFS in TLG)
Be willing to simply love God (SFS in TLG)
Become the Instrument of Your Martyrdom by John Abruzzese,
Birthing Jesus: A Salesian Understanding of the Christian Life by Wendy Wright
Characteristic traits of the spiritual accompaniment of the young -Part 1
Charity and the Vows of Religion by Edward Carney,
Christian Anthropology: A Salesian Perspective by Lewis Fiorelli
Compassion in Oblate Ministry by Lewis Fiorelli,
DaMihi Animas: Cry of the Pastoral Heart of Francis de Sales by Joseph Boenzi
Devout Humanism in Francois de Sales. John Donne, and George Herbert by Richard Strier,
Divine Action in the Friendship of St. Francis de Sales & St. Jane de Chantal by Daniel Wisniewski,
Early Salesian Regulations: Formation in the Preventive System
Easter Virtues (SFS in Sermons)
Everything in marriage is holy. SFS, a Christian humanist theology of marriage
Francis de Sales & Jane de Chantal and the Ministry of Love by Wendy Wright,
Francis de Sales & the Heart of Jesus by John Abruzzese,
Francis de Sales and the Bases for Salesian Prayer by Joseph Boenzi,
Francis de Sales, A Christian Humanist Theology of Marriage by Terence McGoldrick,
Francis de Sales: A Contemporary Guide for the Lay Faithful by Francis Danella,
Francis De Sales: A Patron Saint of Our Age by David Paul Deavel,
Francois de Sales and Catholic Reform in Seventeenth-Century France by Jason Sager,
Frequent Communion (SFS in Spiritual Conferences)
How Reading St. Francis de Sales Has Made Me a Better Priest by Ryan Erlenbush,
How Salesian Spirituality Supports Human Resilience during Bereavement by Daniel Wisniewski,
Images of the Cross in the Work of Francis de Sales by Philippe Legros,
Imitating Jesus Today: A Salesian Contribution by Lewis Fiorelli,
Imitatio Mariae and the Biblical Mystery of the Visitation in St. Francis de Sales by Joseph Chorpenning
Introducing the Introduction by Sebastian Leitner,
Introduction to Finding God Wherever You Are by Joseph Power,
Introduction to Prayer Life According to St. Francis de Sales
Lenten Reflections: Patience (3/11/13) by William Nessel,
Let More Sunshine in Your Life (7/26/14) by William Nessel,
Live Jesus: Historical Background of the Introduction to the Devout Life by Armind Nazareth,
Love in the ‘Unidiverse’: A Salesian Perspective on Chance by Daniel Wisniewski,
Madame de Charmoisy, the Philothee of the Introduction to the Devout Life by M.M. Maxwell-Scott,
Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Relational Mystery of the Visitation of Holy Mary by Wendy Wright,
Mission according to St. Francis de Sales by Jean-Luc Leroux,
Models on the Temple Steps (Purification) (SFS in Sermons)
Mother-Child Intimacy in St. Francis de Sales’ Treatise on the Love of God by Suzanne Toczyski,
My dear salesians, be saints! – on Holiness
On re-reading St. Francis de Sales by K.V. Turley,
on Simplicity (SFS in Spiritual Conferences)
On the First Verse of the Canticle of Canticles (SFS in Sermons)
On the Preacher and Preaching (excerpts) (SFS in Letters)
on The Sacraments (SFS in Spiritual Conferences)
On the Transfiguration (SFS in Sermons)
Pauline Influence in the Treatise on the Love of God by James Reese,
Peace of Soul and Humility (SFS in Rose among thorns)
Personal accompaniment in the salesian educational-pastoral plan
Pope John Paul II and Saint Francis de Sales by John Sankarathil,
Professional formation of the young in Salesian youth ministry
Reflections on Salesian Anthropology by John Crossin,
Reinterpreting the Direction of Intention by Anthony Ceresko,
Relevance and Application of Incarnation according to SFS - Article by Fr.Issac MSFS in New Leader (on Page 13)
Religious and Secular Cultures in Seventeenth-Century France by H. Phillips,
Role of the Salesians (of Don Bosco) within the Salesian Family by Joseph Aubry,
Rules for Conversations (SFS in Spiritual Conferences)
Saint Francis de Sales and His Religious Symbolism by Mary Ancilla Reilly,
Saint Francis de Sales' Introduction to the Devout Life and the Universal Call to Holiness by Br. Francis de Sales Wagner, O.S.B.
Salesian a man and teacher of prayer for the young (49 pages)
Salesian Confidence in God and Man by William Marceau,
Salesian Imaging of God's Love Without Equal by Eunan McDonnell,
Salesian Mysticism by John Crossin,
Salesian Mysticism: Towards the Ecstasy of Action by Sr. Mary Greenan,
Salesian Reflections on Divine Mercy (4/14/16) by William Nessel,
Salesian Simplicity by Anthony Ceresko,
Salesian Sources: Don Bosco and his Work (Many downloadable articles on this page)
Salesian Spirituality and Stemming Anxiety during Combat Operations by Mark Plaushin,
Salesian Voluntarism by William Marceau,
School Leadership Formation in the Salesian Tradition by Joseph DiMauro,
Scriptural Formulas in the Works of Francis de Sales by Michael Moore,
Sermon For Good Friday, 1620 (SFS in Sermons)
Sermon For Pentecost (SFS in Sermons)
Spiritual Friendship & Spiritual Direction in the Salesian World by Wendy Wright,
Spiritual Friendship by Lewis Fiorelli,
Spiritual Repose (SFS in Spiritual Conferences)
St. Francis de Sales and His Portraits by Jules Chambelland,
St. Francis de Sales and the Universal Call to Holiness by Margaret Margeton,
St. Francis de Sales at Clermont College by Elisabeth Stopp,
St. Francis de Sales' Introduction to the Devout Life, 1609-2009 by Mark Plaushin,
St. Francis de Sales, bibliography of publications in English
St. Francis de Sales: A Beautiful Life for God by Cari Donaldson,
St. Francis de Sales: His Relevance Today by Mary de Chantal Papin,
St. Francis de Sales: How to Make the Sign of the Cross by Stuart Dunn,
St. Francis de Sales: Patron of Journalists by Herbert Winklehner,
St. Leonie Aviat/Mother Frances de Sales Aviat: The Newest Salesian Saint by Lewis Fiorelli,
The "Salesianity" that wins all hearts (22pages)
The Beauty of Devotion (SFS in Rose among thorns)
The Chablais Spirit by Joseph Chorpenning,
The Christian’s Vocation to Perfection: Scriptural and Salesian Foundations by WilliamGallagher,
The Concept of Freedom in the Writings of St. Francis de Sales by Eunan McDonnell,
The Distinctive Salesian Virtues: Humility and Gentleness by Thomas McHugh,
The Dynamics of Love by Susanne Kjekshus Koch,
The Ecumenism of St. Francis de Sales by Ruth Kleinman
The Hidden Link of Bergoglio with St. Francis de Sales can explain many things about his Pontificate
The Imagination in Prayer (SFS in Rose among thorns)
The Influence of Italian and Spanish Mystics on St. Francis de Sales by William Marceau,
The Interpretation of the Song of Songs in St. Francis de Sales by Anthony Ceresko,
The Introduction to Prayer Life according to St. Francis de Sales by James Reese,
The Introduction to the Devout Life as Spiritual Classic by Wendy Wright,
The Life and Death of a Holy Soul (Article in Magnet by Fr.Johnson Gonsalves MSFS)
The Passions: A Salesian Perspective by Joseph Power,
The Prophets and the Introduction by Michael Moore,
The Spiritual Directory Today by Lewis Fiorelli,
The Spiritual Friendship of Francis de Sales & Jane de Chantal by Wendy Wright,
The Spirituality of Saint Francis de Sales by Msgr. Francis Vincent,
The Story behind the Introduction to the Devout Life by Joseph Chorpenning,
The Sweet & Gentle Struggle: Francis de Sales on the Necessity of Spiritual Friendship by Terence McGoldrick,
The Union of Charity and Fidelity according to St. Francis de Sales by John P. Connolly,
The Universal Call to Holiness by Francois Corrignan,
The Universal Call to Holiness by Br. Francis de Sales Wagner, O.S.B.
The word of God and Salesian Life today by Fr Pascuai Cuavez villanueva
Thy Will Be Done (excerpts) (SFS in Letters)
To reward them afterwards: Eschatology & St. Francis de Sales’ Direction of Intention by Anthony Ceresko,
Understanding the Spirituality of the Introduction to the Devout Life as an Asceticism of Love by Eunan McDonnell,
Unwrapping the Gifts: Francis de Sales, Jane de Chantal and the Salesian Vision of Women by Nancy Bowden,
What Does a Saint Say When He Writes You a Letter?’ by Tod Worner,
What is Salesian in Don Bosco? Francis de Sales and Don Bosco's Pastoral Spirit by Joseph Boenzi,
What Salesian Spirituality Teaches College Students by Erin Maguire,
Women, Gender, and Religion: The Visitation of Holy Mary by Wendy Wright,
Yearning for God: The Potential and Poverty of the Catholic Spirituality of Francis de Sales by Glen G. Scorgie.
Salesian Articles found in "Studies in Salesian Spirituality" (SFS Publications Banglaore)
Apostolate according to St. Francis de Sales (1983 No. 1) 12 articles
St. Francis de Sales and the Sacraments (1983 No. 2) 10 articles
St. Francis de Sales and Humanism (1984 No. 3)
Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales (1985 No. 4) 13 articles
St. Francis de Sales and Religious Life (1989 No. 8) 14 articles
Human Person in St. Francis de Sales (1992 No. 10) 12 articles
Values and Virtues in Salesian Spirituality (2008 No.14) 8 articles
Salesian Articles in "Indian Journal of Spirituality" (I.J.S. is published by I.I.S. Bangalore)
(The following list shows where to find the articles you are looking for. The Code given before each of the titles, is the Volume Number of the Journal)
IJS01 1 Daughters of SFS
IJS01 1 FMM Founder of MSFS - Consecration of Missionaries
IJS01 1 Oblates of SFS
IJS01 1 Sample pages
IJS01 1 SFS Today
IJS01 2 Abide in Peace a Salesian Perspective – Fr. Mookenthottam
IJS01 2 Optimism a Fransalian Perspective – Fr. Armind
IJS01 3 SFS Comments on Canticle of Canticles 5 Articles
IJS01 3 SFS Comments on Canticle of Canticles 5 Articles
IJS01 4 SFS Comments on Canticle of Canticles-2
IJS02 1 SFS Comments on Canticle of Canticles-3
IJS02 2 SFS Comments on Canticle of Canticles-4
IJS02 2 The Mystical Exposition of Canticle of Canticles
IJS02 3 Salesian Hope
IJS02 3 SFS’ Contribution to Religious Renewal
IJS02 4 IDL a new Translation
IJS02 4 Salesian Prayer
IJS03 1 A Thesis on Holy Indifference-1
IJS03 2 A Thesis on Holy Indifference-2
IJS03 3 A Thesis on Holy Indifference-3
IJS03 4 A Thesis on Holy Indifference-4
IJS03 4 Holy Indifference - the long and short of it
IJS03 4 SFS - Fenelon-Epignone
IJS04 1 Charity n the Vows of Religion
IJS04 2 SFS as Preacher a Study
IJS04 3 Salesian Simplicity
IJS04 3 SFS Master of Sacred Elequoence-1
IJS04 4 SFS Model of Sacred Elequoence-2
IJS04 4 SFS Theology of Eucharist
IJS05 1 NA
IJS05 2 God Experience in Mediation the Salesian Way
IJS05 2 SFS Restorer of Sacred Eloquence
IJS05 3 Salesian Theology of Poverty-1 Fr.Ivo
IJS05 4 Salesian Theology of Poverty-2
IJS06 1 Mermier
IJS06 1 Practice of Salesian Poverty
IJS06 1 Practice of Salesian Poverty
IJS06 1 UC to Holiness
IJS06 1 UC to Holiness
IJS06 2 Disinterested Love1
IJS06 3 Disinterested Love2
IJS06 4 Disinterested Love3
IJS07 1 Servant of God PM Mermier – Fr.Mariadas
IJS07 1 SFS on Prayer
IJS07 2 Influence of Love on Person and Community
IJS07 2 Spirituality of Jane de Chantal
IJS07 3 IDL as a guide to working the 12 steps
IJS07 4 Holiness Today
IJS08 1 Holiness Today-2
IJS08 2 Confidence in God n Surrender to Him - Ivo
IJS08 3 Early English Translation of Salesian Writings
IJS08 3 MSFS 150 Years in India – Fr. Armind
IJS08 3 SFS Liberation Theologian
IJS08 4 Mystical Theo of SFS-1
IJS08 4 SFS Missionary
IJS09 02-03-04 Spirituality of Religious
IJS09 1 Mystical Theo of SFS-2
IJS09 2 SFS n his Doctrine of Love
IJS09 3 Doing God’s Will n Adaptability to others - Ivo
IJS09 4 Personal Opinions n False love for oneself- Ivo
IJS10 1 Cordiality n Humility according to SFS - Ivo
IJS10 1 Five Levels of Humility - Ivo
IJS10 2 Generosity n Detachment according to SFS in SC - Ivo
IJS10 3 Simplicity according to SFS - Ivo
IJS10 4 Role of Eucharist n Mary in Salesian Spirituality
IJS11 1 Obedience according to SFS in SC – Fr. Ivo
IJS11 1 Spirituality of heart – Fr. Kolencherry
IJS11 2 Why we become Religious – Fr. Ivo
IJS11 3 Contemplation n Action Salesian Perspective
IJS11 3 Friendship according to SFS n Sirach
IJS11 3 Holy Spirit a Salesian understanding – Fr.Manalel
IJS11 4
IJS12 1 SFS on Modesty – Fr.Ivo
IJS12 2 Confidence - Salesian understanding
IJS12 2 SFS n Pope John 23
IJS12 3 Sirach and Francis de Sales on Friendship: Solidarity and the Struggle for Liberation
IJS12 3 Contemplation and Action: Salesian -Perspective
IJS12 4 Answers to diff Questions by SFS
IJS13 1 NA
IJS13 2 Eucharist – Jesus Promises n Institutes
IJS13 2 Eucharist - Realising Real Presence
IJS13 2 Eucharist - Source of Integration
IJS13 2 Eucharist in SFS n Calvinist Teaching – Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS13 2 Eucharist in the Life of SFS – Fr.Moget
IJS13 2 Eucharist -Trinitarian Dimension – Fr.Kolencherry
IJS13 2 Eucharistic Devotion n Worship
IJS13 2 Living Paschal Mystery According to Paul n SFS – Fr. Armind
IJS13 3 Faults- Don’t be surprised - Tissot
IJS13 3 SFS the Beattitudinal Man - AV
IJS13 4 Faults - Don’t be troubled - Tissot
IJS13 4 Last Conference of SFS - Ivo
IJS14 1 Chastity an Angelic Virtue - Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS14 1 Faults - Dont be discouraged - Tissot
IJS14 1 Reflections on the Treatise on the Love of God – Fr.Mullenkuzhy
IJS14 1 Christian Joy a Salesian Look – Fr.Morel
IJS14 2 Church Teaching on Confession – Fr.John
IJS14 2 Confession according to JP-II -Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS14 2 Confession according to SFS – Fr.Armind
IJS14 2 Confession in the Writing of SFS -Fr. Manalel
IJS14 2 JP-II a Model of Reconciliation Today – Fr.Moget
IJS14 3 To live n learn, it helps to hope
IJS14 3 Utilising our faults - Tissot
IJS14 4 Spiritual Directory and Direction of Intention
IJS15 1 Call to be saints
IJS15 2 A Missionary according to spirit of SFS Fr.Armind
IJS15 2 Poverty of Spirit amidst riches - IDL
IJS15 2 Praying Family SSL Perspective – Fr.Manalel
IJS15 2 SFS Guide to Christian Families-1 Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS15 2 SFS n His Relation with His Family - Moget
IJS15 3 To Live In God’s Presence – Fr.Morel
IJS15 3 St Francis de Sales: A Guide to Christian Families II
IJS15 4 SFS by Dirk Coster - Book Review
IJS15 4 Leadership in the Salesian Tradition
IJS16 1 Little Virtues as Taught by SFS
IJS16 1 SFS Guide to Christian Families-3 Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS16 2 Salesian Spiritual Direction of Lay persons – Fr.Noel
IJS16 2 Spiritual Direction According to IDL – Fr.Manalel
IJS16 2 SFS Guide to Christian Families -4 Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS16 2 SFS and Spiritual Direction of Religious -Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS16 2 Spiritual Directors of SFS- Fr.Moget
IJS16 3 Eschatology n SFS, Direction of Intention
IJS16 3 Facing Problems – Fr.Kolencherry
IJS16 4 Eco-Spirituality of SFS
IJS17 1 Renewal of Religious Consecration according to SFS
IJS17 2 Formative Biography and Heart speaks to Heart - Book Review
IJS17 2 Everything Inspires - 3 Articles by Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS17 2 Prophetic Mission in an Era of Globalisation- Fr.Noel
IJS17 2 Prophetic Tools a Salesian Perspective – Fr.Manalel
IJS17 2 Prophetic Tools a Salesian Perspective – Fr.Manalel
IJS17 3 SFS, Rabelais & Abhaye
IJS17 4 Called to Love, Called to be Love – Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS18 1 Eucharistic Experience in SFS
IJS18 2 Introducing the IDL – Fr.Sebastian
IJS18 2b Live Jesus - Historical Background of IDL – Fr.Armind
IJS18 2c John Paul-II and SFS - John
IJS18 3 Deviations n Integration Salesian Response – Fr.Binu
IJS18 3 Spiritual Direction and Methods of Prayer according to SFS
IJS18 4 Commitment in Christian Life Salesian perspective – Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS19 1 IDL n Ultimate Questions of Life – Fr. Kalari
IJS19 2 Salesian Eschatology - Vincy
IJS19 3 Word Abjection in SFS-1
IJS19 4 Word Abjection in SFS-2
IJS20 1 Admirable Maxims of Saint Francis De Sales
IJS20 1 Ageing in the Light of St. Francis de Sales
IJS20 2 Ageing in the light of SFS – Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS20 3 John Paul-II on SFS n Chantal
IJS20 3 Oblate Education in the Tradition of SFS
IJS20 4 Christmas and New Year in the Spirit of SFS - Fr. Mookenthottam
IJS21 1 Easter in the Spirit of SFS - Fr. Mookenthottam
IJS21 2 Pentecost in the Spirit of SFS
IJS21 3 Self-acceptance - Pedagogy
IJS21 4 Jewel of Perfection - Spiritual Directory
IJS22 1 Finding God in Imperfections
IJS22 2 Religious Life - a Way of Perfection
IJS22 3 SFS A Timeless Saint - Fr.Mookenthottam
IJS22 4 Priestly Spirituality Salesian Perspective
IJS23 1 The Essence and Sources of Salesian Eucharistic Spirituality
IJS23 2 Eucharist-1 a Salesian perspective
IJS23 3 Eucharist-2 Effects & consequences
IJS23 4 Eucharist-3 Calvinistic Perspective
IJS24 1 Salesian Eucharist-1
IJS24 2 Salesian Eucharist-2
IJS24 3 Salesian Eucharist-3 as Sacrifice-1
IJS24 4 Salesian Eucharist-4 as Sacrifice-2
IJS25 1 Salesian Eucharistic Theology-1
IJS25 2 Salesian Eucharistic Theology-2
IJS25 3 Salesian Eucharistic Theology-3
IJS25 4 Salesian Eucharistic Theology-4
IJS26 1 Salesian Eucharistic Theology-5
IJS26 2 Spirituality of Live Jesus in Salesian Spirituality-1
IJS26 3 Love and Belief, SFS and New Evangelisation
IJS26 4 Spirituality of Live Jesus in Salesian Spirituality-2
IJS27 1 Spirituality of Live Jesus in Salesian Spirituality-3
IJS27 2 Spirituality of Live Jesus in Salesian Spirituality-4
IJS27 3 NA
IJS27 4 spirituality of Live Jesus in Salesian Spirituality-5
IJS28 1 Spirituality of Live Jesus in Salesian Spirituality-6
IJS28 2 NA
IJS28 3 Fruits of Live Jesus in Priestly Ministry
IJS28 4 Priesthood, Evangelical counsels
IJS29 1 Live Jesus, Bloom where u r planted
IJS29 2 Discernment in Consecrated Life
IJS29 3 Liturgical Spirituality
IJS29 4 NA
IJS30 1 NA
IJS30 2 Sacred Visioning of Salesian Spirituality
IJS30 3 Salesian Discernment
IJS30 4 Origins of Treatise on the Love of God
IJS31 1 NA
IJS31 2 NA
IJS31 3 Mermier Passionate Missionary Formator
IJS31 4 Salesian Spirituality, The Path to holiness -1
IJS32 1 SFS Path to Holiness-2, Guide to Families,
IJS32 2-3 Path to Holiness -3
IJS32 4 Path to Holiness-4
IJS33 1 Path to Holiness-5
IJS33 2 Path to Holiness-6
IJS33 3 Path to Holiness-7
IJS33 4 Path to Holiness-8
IJS34 1 Path to Holiness-9, Friendship According to SFS
IJS34 2 Path to Holiness-10
IJS34 3
IJS34 4 Path to Holiness-11
IJS35 1 Path to Holiness-12, Cordiality