Journey through Lent with St. Francis de Sales...

   To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of DeSales University, the Salesian Center for Faith & Culture offers this gift to the world:  the first ever Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the Everyday Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales.

   St. Francis de Sales' spirituality is one of a gentle, humble reliance on the presence of God in our lives, and a constant attention to the will of God as a sign of our love for God.  St. Francis himself is Doctor caritatis, or the Doctor of Charity of the Church, where Charity is defined as the love of God.  Though he wrote his major works in the early 17th-century, St. Francis's ideas are accessible and transformative. 

   All are invited to learn about Salesian spirituality at their own pace, with the ease of online learning.  All materials for this enriching experience will be provided to all participants for free.  Do consider making this MOOC a part of your Lenten journey!

For more information, visit the DeSales University website, 

http://www.desales.edu/salesianMOOC

Questions?  Contact Lore McFadden 

at lore.mcfadden@desales.edu

Today, January 24th, is the Feast of St. Francis de Sales!

P.S. If the term "Salesian" sounds familiar to you, it may be because Fr. Biju Michael, who has spent a good part of the last few summers at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is a member of the Order of the Salesians of Don Bosco.  Participants in the MOOC will most likely come to understand Fr. Biju's own gentle spirituality better as a result of their engagement with the teachings of St. Francis de Sales.

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