SALESIAN LITERATURE

SFS and Laity

Studies in Salesian Spirituality


“St. Francis de Sales and Laity” is the 6th in the series of Studies in Salesian Spirituality” to be published by the S.F.S. Publications, Bangalore. It presents a scientific study on the spirituality of the Laity according to St. Francis de Sales, in various aspects both theological and pastoral. May it serve as an inspiration to all who seek after perfection in the midst of the simple and ordinary features of life.

Table of Contents

Foreword

  1. St Francis de Sales and Laity – Archbishop Alphonsus Mathias

  2. The Laity in the Church - An Introduction – Antony Puthusseril

  3. Laity in India - Anselm Rosario.

  4. Role of Laity: a scriptural study – Mani Panthalani msfs

  5. The Laity: its priestly, prophetical, and royal Role - Armind Nazareth msfs

  6. Church & Laity during the Time of St Francis de Sales – Francis Moget msfs

  7. St Francis de Sales and Lay Spirituality - Antony Kolencherry msfs

  8. Salesian Notion of Feminism – Sr. M. Raphael SMMI

  9. St Francis de Sales and the Formation of Lay-Women as Apostles - Sr Therese Luc Smmi

  10. Spiritual Direction of Women according to St Francis de Sales – Midathanda Mariadas MSFS

  11. Preferential Option for the Poor, The Laity and Social Justice, a Salesian Approach - Antony Mookenthottam MSFS

  12. Secular Institutes, Eschatological Witness in a Secular Mode - Carol Lee Cowgill