DSM Bulletins

Table of Contents of Articles Found in "DSM Bulletins"

Following are the Titles of Important Articles in the DSM Bulletins, with the volume number at the end of each title.  To read any of the articles, click on it, OR open the SPECIFIC Volume of the DSM Bulletins given above.

1. 1. 1. The Role of Confession and Reconciliation in Receiving God’s Mercy: insights from St. Francis de Sales (Fr. A. Chinnasamy Yesuraj, MSFS) in DSM Vol.29

      2. Mercy of God and SFS  (Fr. Agnelo Fernandes MSFS) in DSM Vol.29

      3. Compassion And Forgiveness - Ways To Cultivate A Merciful Heart (Sr. Christina Anthonyraj, FMS) in DSM Vol.29

      4. Importance of Spiritual Friendships in the Teachings of St. Francis de Sales (Fr B. Suresh Babu, MSFS) in DSM Vol.28

      5. Stories of Transformative Spiritual Friendships (Sr Princy, SMMI) in DSM Vol.28

      6. Tips for Cultivating and Maintaining Spiritual Friendships According to St. Francis de Sales (Fr Wilson Abraham, MSFS) in DSM Vol.28

      7. The Role of Community in Fostering Spiritual Growth (Fr Denis Lemos, MSFS) in DSM Vol.28

      8. Reflection on Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales (Fr Vincent Lourdusamy, MSFS) in DSM Vol.28

      9. The role of joy in the Christian life according to St Francis de Sales (Fr Henry Jose Kodikuthiyil, MSFS) in DSM Vol.27

      10. Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Challenges (Fr Alex Peter, MSFS) in DSM Vol.27

      11. Finding Joy in life: Witness of Saintly People and Believers (Fr Santhiyagu Arockiyasamy, MSFS) in DSM Vol.27

      12. The Connection between Joy and Faith (Sr Vimala SMMI) in DSM Vol.27

      13. The Missionary Work of the MSFS Congregation and Its Global Impact (Dr. Thumma Mariadas MSFS) in DSM Vol.26

      14. Founder’s Chronicles: the Letters of Fr. Mermier (Rev Dr Thomas Kulandaisamy) in DSM Vol.26

      15. The Joy of A Missionary Journey (Sr. Edith Menezes SCC) in DSM Vol.26

      16. My Experience as a Missionary of St. Francis De Sales in Chad-Cameroon Mission (Fr. Arackal Manoj Xavier MSFS) in DSM Vol.26

      17. Encouraging A Missionary Spirit in Local Communities (Fr. Tony Thomas Munduchalil MSFS) in DSM Vol.26

      18. Strategies for Modern Evangelization and Community Service (Fr. Maria Joseph M. MSFS) in DSM Vol.26

      19. The Missionary Spirit of St. Francis De Sales (Sr. Sophia Clement SCC) in DSM Vol.25

      20. Retirement and Writing of Books - A Dream of St. Francis de Sales (Fr. Joseph Thazhathukunnel MSFS) in DSM Vol.25

      21. 76th Death Anniversary of Jacquier Baba MSFS (Fr. Johnson Gonsalves MSFS) in DSM Vol.25

      22. MSFS Personal Spiritual Directory Proper – Part II (Fr Agnelo Fernandes MSFS) in DSM Vol.25

      23. Apostolic Letter ‘Totum Amoris Est’ of the Holy Father Francis on the Fourth Centenary of the Death of Saint Francis De Sales (Fr. Salagala Rajesh, SDB) in DSM Vol.24

      24. The Florimontaine Academy (Fr. Melroy Almeida MSFS) in DSM Vol.24

      25. The MSFS Personal Spiritual Directory – Part-1 (Fr. Agnelo Fernandes MSFS) in DSM Vol.24

      26. Years of St. Francis De Sales as a Teenager and a Youth (Fr Johnson Gonsalves MSFS) in DSM Vol.24

      27. Incarnation According to St. Francis de Sales (Fr. Issac John MSFS) in DSM Vol.22

      28. 400th Death Anniversary of SFS (Fr. Johnson Gonsalves MSFS) in DSM Vol.22

      29. St Devasahayam Pillai – The First Indian Lay Martyr (Fr. Johnson MSFS) in DSM Vol.22

      30. Religious and A Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission (Fr. Johnson) in DSM Vol.22

      31. Francis De Sales – A Saint for All Times (Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil MSFS) in DSM  Vol.21

      32. The Uniqueness of the Salesian Spirituality (Fr. Wilson Abraham MSFS) in DSM  Vol.21

      33. The Triple Task of the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (Fr. Johnson MSFS) in DSM  Vol.21

      34. Mary – A Model of Suffering (Fr. Melroy Almeida MSFS) in DSM  Vol.21

      35. Humility Carries in Its Train All other Virtues (Fr. Benoy Kuzhuppil MSFS) in DSM Vol.20

      36. Happy the Hearts that are Flexible, they are never Broken (Fr. Jose Kumblolickal MSFS) in DSM Vol.20

      37. Don’t try to Fight Fire with Fire (Fr. Agnelo Fernandes MSFS) in DSM Vol.19

      38. Prayer as a Simple Attention to the Presence of God (Fr. James Panthalanickel MSFS) in DSM Vol.19

      39. Consecrated Life: Witness to Hope in a Pandemic World (Fr. Thomas Kochalumchuvattil MSFS) in DSM Vol.19

      40. I Want Mission (Fr. Thomas Anikala MSFS) in DSM Vol.18

      41. The World Pitched His Tent Among Us: A Meditation on the Incarnation of Christ (Fr.Sesetti Mariadas MSFS) in DSM Vol.18

      42. Mary, the Blessed Among Women (Fr. B. Suresh Babu MSFS) in DSM Vol.18

      43. Inspiration of SFS & Mermier in Times of Anxiety and Uncertainty (Fr. B. Suresh Babu MSFS) in DSM Vol.18

      44. Growth in Proactive Missionary Zeal in the Year of Mission (Fr. George Panthanmackel MSFS) in DSM Vol.17

      45. A Fransalian in the World Today (Fr. Mario D’Souza MSFS) in DSM Vol.17

      46. Fr. Peter Mary Mermier [1790 – 1862]: Moulded and Groomed by the Holy Spirit; His Spiritual Foundations and Devotions (Fr. Francis Poovellil MSFS) in DSM Vol.17

      47. Salesian Reflections on St Joseph (Fr. Stephen Avilhou Metha MSFS) in DSM Vol.16

      48. Mary, a Lover and Beloved of God, without Measure and Reserve: In Filial Devotion to Mary, in the month of May 2021 (Fr. Thumma Mariadas Reddy MSFS) in DSM Vol.16

      49. Salesian Guided Retreats in the Western World: The Paradise Awaits You (Fr. Yves Carron MSFS) in DSM Vol.16

      50. Incarnation According to St. Francis de Sales (Fr . Johnson Pathyil MSFS) in DSM Vol.15

      51. MSFS Education - Mermiarian Perspective (Fr. Jacob Karamakuzhyil MSFS) in DSM Vol.15

      52. SFS - So Holy and So Human: The Paradise Awaits You (Fr. B. Suresh Babu MSFS) in DSM Vol.15

      53. “In the Folly of the Cross” According to SFS (Fr. A. Santhiyagu MSFS) in DSM Vol.15

      54. The Incarnation is the Union of the Human Nature with the Divine: Excerpts from the Sermon of SFS for Christmas Eve in DSM Vol.14

      55. Birth Centenary of Late Veteran Fr. Francis Moget MSFS (1920 - 2020) (Fr. Johnson Gonsalves MSFS) in DSM Vol.14

      56. Significance of the Feast of the Mother of Sorrows for MSFS (Extracts from webinar by Fr. Yves Carron MSFS) in DSM Vol.14

      57. Missionary Zeal of Fr. Peter Mermier: Insights on I want Missions (Extracts from webinar by Fr. Johnson Kallidukkil MSFS) in DSM Vol.14

      58.  The Foundation of MSFS and Its Foundational Charism (Extracts from webinar by Fr. Agnelo Fernandes MSFS) in DSM Vol.14

      59. Priesthood: Salesian Understanding (Extracts from webinar by Fr. Benny Koottanal MSFS) in DSM Vol.14

      60. Spirituality of the Heart (Fr. Baviri Suresh Babu MSFS) in DSM Vol.13

      61. Fr. Peter Mary Mermier [1790 – 1862] (Fr. Noel Rebello MSFS) in DSM Vol.13

      62. The Influence and Relevance of St. Francis de Sales Today (Extracts from webinar by Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil MSFS) in DSM Vol.13

      63. St. Francis de Sales : Advice Concerning Prayer (Letter of St. Francis de Sales No. V) in DSM Vol.12

      64. Universal Call to Holiness (Fr. B. Suresh Babu MSFS) in DSM Vol.12

      65. Fr. Peter Mary Mermier [1790 – 1862] (Fr. Noel Rebello MSFS) in DSM Vol.12

      66. “Introduction to the Devout Life”: A Spiritual Classic of Saint Francis de Sales (extracts from “St. Francis de Sales: sage and saint” by Andre Ravier SJ) in DSM Vol.11

      67. A Circular of the Servant of God, Fr. Peter Mary Mermier (from the selected Letters of Fr. Peter Mermier) in DSM Vol.11

      68. SFS: A true Shepherd Among His Sheep (from: “St. Francis de Sales: Sage & Saint, by Andre Ravier) in DSM Vol.10

      69. Fr Peter Marie Mermier’s Letter to Mother Claudine Echernier. In DSM Vol.10

      70. Short Life Sketch & Prayer in honour of Rev. Fr. Guerin Jaquier, MSFS. In DSM Vol.10 

      71. St. Francis de Sales: “A Rare Bird on the Earth” (from “St. Francis de Sales, Sage and Saint” by Andre Ravier, SJ) in DSM Vol.09

      72. Father Peter Marie Mermier’s Devotion to Our Lady of Compassion. In DSM Vol.09

      73. Fr. Peter Mermier: A Patient Missionary (Fr George Panthanmackel, MSFS) in DSM Vol.09

      74. SFS: The Missionary of Chablais (Extracted and translated from “Franz von Sales” by P. A. Ravier, S.J.) in DSM Vol.08

      75. Mermier’s Concern in the Religious Formation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross (A Letter from Mermier) in DSM Vol.08

      76. A Glance into our Past (7) (The MSFS in India from 1845 to 1890) in DSM Vol.08

      77. A Priesthood Dearly Acquired Saint Francis de Sales as Priest and Provost. In DSM Vol.07

      78. The true qualities of a Priest according to Father Peter Mermier, Servant of God: Piety, Study and Ministry (A Letter from Mermier) in DSM Vol.07

      79. A Glance into our Past (6) (The MSFS in India from 1845 to 1890) in DSM Vol.07

      80. Salesian Spirituality: Its Relevance Today (Fr. Johnson Pathiyil, MSFS) in DSM Vol.06

      81. Father Mermier's Letter to Mother Claudine Echernier.  In DSM Vol.06

      82. St. Francis de Sales on Eternal Happiness (A Sermon by SFS) in DSM Vol.06

      83. A Glance into our Past (5) (The MSFS in India from 1845 to 1890) in DSM Vol.06

      84. “Growing Old… and Remain Aged” (3) (Fr. Joseph Thazhathukunnel, MSFS) in DSM Vol.06

      85. Pope Benedict XVI on St. Francis de Sales (a Catechesis at the General audience on March 2, 2011) in DSM Vol.05

      86. A Letter of Fr. Mermier to Fr. J. M. Dupont in Yanam. In DSM Vol.05

      87. St. Francis de Sales on God’s Spiritual Providence (a Sermon) in DSM Vol.05

      88. A Glance into our Past (4) (The MSFS in India from 1845 to 1890) in DSM Vol.05

      89. Pope Benedict XVI on St. Francis de Sales (a Catechesis at the General audience on March 2, 2011) in DSM Vol.04

      90. Mermier: A Passionate Missionary Formator (Fr. Henri Jose, MSFS) in DSM Vol.04

      91. What does it mean to love God according to SFS? (Few reflections from “Sage and Saint” by Andre Ravier, S.J.) in DSM Vol.04

      92. A Glance into our Past (3) (The MSFS in India from 1845 to 1890) in DSM Vol.04

      93. Letter of Fr. Peter Mermier to Fr. Lavorel at Kamptee. In DSM Vol.03

      94. Sabuadiae Gemma: The Jewel of Savoy (2) (Apostolic Letter of Paul VI) in DSM Vol.03

      95. “Growing Old … and Remain Aged” (2) (Fr. Joseph Thazhathukunnel MSFS) in DSM Vol.03

      96. A Glance into our Past (2) (The MSFS in India from 1845 to 1890) in DSM Vol.03

      97. Fr. Mermier, Moulded and Groomed by the Holy Spirit (Fr. Francis Poovelil, MSFS) in DSM Vol.02

      98. Sabuadiae Gemma: The Jewel of Savoy (1) (Apostolic Letter of Paul VI) in DSM Vol.02

      99. “Growing Old … and Remain Aged” (1) (Fr. Joseph Thazhathukunnel MSFS) in DSM Vol.02

      100. A Glance into our Past (1) (The MSFS in India from 1845 to 1890) in DSM Vol.02

      101. Farewell letter of Father Peter Mary Mermier to the Missionaries going to India (23 May 1845) in DSM Vol.01

      102. Papal Documents on SFS: Urbis et Orbis (Pius IX) in DSM Vol.01

      103. What is Salesian Spirituality? in DSM Vol.01 

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