What makes Salvatorian spirituality unique or different?
How does Salvatorian spirituality reflect the spirituality of the Gospels?
How can I reflect on my own spirituality and spiritual development?
Can you recommend some good websites or links?
What
makes Salvatorian spirituality unique or different?
"This is Eternal Life, to know You, the One True God, and Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent." (Jn. 17:3)
This scripture passage is the motivating force for Salvatorians worldwide. We live this in whatever ways the Spirit of God inspires. We know that Jesus lived and died for all people. Now, as Risen Savior, He guides our efforts at promoting justice and peace for all, especially the forgotten.
Our Salvatorian spirituality is characterized by the following elements:
Click here to read a brief summary of a talk on Salvatorian Spirituality, presented at the Sisters of the Divine Savior Community House on December 4, 2005, by Sister Carol Thresher, SDS. Sister Carol has researched and written extensively, and presented internationally, on topics in Salvatorian Spirituality. Her December 4 presentation to the members of the Salvatorian Milwaukee Region was part of the Region's celebration of the Community's Foundation Day (December 8).
Click here to download and read the edited transcript of Sister Carol's talk.
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How
does Salvatorian spirituality reflect the spirituality of the Gospels?
A reflection by Sister Karlyn Cauley, SDS.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul...
This inspired Scripture is the basis of Christian spirituality. It is the way of our spirituality, modeled on Jesus. The core truth of our Christian tradition, and the basis of all spiritual practice, is to break free of self-protectiveness and self-concern. Then, we, like Christ, can love without reserve.... with our whole heart, mind and soul. MORE
How
can I reflect on my own spirituality and spiritual development?
Consider these questions:
Many find a regular (daily or weekly) "Examination of Conscience" to be a helpful tool in spiritual growth. Try these questions, based on a reflection by Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto of Chieti, Italy, FEB. 21, 2006, which he includes in an appendix to a pastoral letter on the sacrament of reconciliation. Click HERE.
Can
you recommend some good websites or links?
The links below are from the Vision magazine, 2006 (www.visionguide.org) They can offer helpful support in spiritual practice, and can offer a prayerful break during a busy day of work or study. The following list offers you an opportunity for a "mini-retreat" from any internet-connected computer. If you know of others, please email us so we can post them here for others to enjoy.
www.bustedhalo.com A lively Catholic spirituality site for young adults, with everything from articles to listings of youth-oriented parishes. Click on FAITH GUIDES then PRAYER PILOT for short, easy-to-use articles to help you understand prayer, learn different ways to pray, etc.
www.sacredspace.ie This site, maintained by the Irish Jesuits, allows users to read biblical meditations and scripture passages and then to pray right while at the computer. There is a daily prayer session each day, culminating in reflection on a scripture passage.
http://www.sdssisters.org/SalvatorianConsciousnessExamen.htm This site, developed by the Sisters of the Divine Savior, leads the viewer through a traditional prayer form, a "examen." By prayerfully moving, step by step, through this Consciousness Examen, users can experience and participate in a spiritual exercise based on a format used for centuries.