My vocation and struggling with loneliness and depression?

[mommamaree]

Read St. Frances de Sales Introduction to the Devout Life and the small booklet, “The Spiritual Directory.” The “Directory” is the practical application of the Introduction, and in it St. Frances offers examples of these little aspirations. However, to borrow his advice, we may also use what the Holy Spirit suggests to us. One of St. Theresa of Avila’s favorite things to say was, “Jesus, Mary, I love you! Save souls!”

This page may help you: Aspirations

Salesian spirituality is very practical; even though the “Directory” was written for religious, it is perfectly usable for laity. St. Frances’ exercises are simple, and the “Directory” is very straightforward. It’s helped me a lot; I hope it helps you:
The Spiritual Directory

Can you tell I’m discerning a vocation with the Visitation?

St. Frances de Sales is my confirmation saint.

 

[classica87]

St. Frances de Sales is my confirmation saint.

Awesome! Then I’m sure you’ve probably read some of his work already. My confirmation saint was Theresa of the Child Jesus. I initially considered entering Carmel because of this. How surprised I was to learn her “little way” was very Salesian in character!

God bless you, mommamaree!