In the recent past, Pope John Paul II (PDF, 128 KB) has spoken about the La Salette message on two occasions. R
ead more about his encouraging words to the La Salettes and his reference to Mary's tears at La Salette.
“Seeking Meaning Through the Signs at La Salette” (PDF, 128KB) is a brief description by Fr. Roger Castel, M.S. of the various “signs” of the apparition and their meaning; also a more extensive description is available (PDF, 864KB)
"The Face of the Reconciler; Bringing the La Salette Charism to Life" (PDF, 480KB) is a very practical, readable reflection (50 pages) on the message of La Salette and how to apply it to our daily life. Written by Fr. Normand Theroux, M.S. in 1991.
“A Grace Called La Salette” (PDF file, 608KB) is a marvelous book by Fr. Jean Jaouen, M.S. and was translated from the French by Norman Theroux, M.S.
It is perhaps the most complete theological treatise of the grace and message of the Apparition of La Salette. This file contains the entire book (208 pages). The book can also be purchased at the Attleboro Shrine Bookstore.
“Four La Salette Studies” by Fr. Donald Paradis, M.S. is a four-part study on the unrelenting opposition the apparition encountered in the early years. Each study includes reflection questions and appendices to round out reflection on the underlying meaning and value of the apparition. Part One: (PDF, 960KB), Part Two: (PDF, 1.3MG), Part Three: (PDF, 1MG), and Part Four: (PDF, 960KB)
“Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Related Topics”, (PDF, 352KB) compiled by Fr. José R. Naku, M.S., is an OmniSource Book of materials on these La Salette topics, continually collected and updated. It includes lists of books, topics, audio-tapes, magazines, articles, and websites on these same topics. Several appendices include what a course on reconciliation and forgiveness would look like.
“Notes and Quotes on the Themes of the La Salette Apparition” (PDF,
1.1MG) was compiled by Fr. Donald Paradis, M.S. It is a veritable potpourri of quotes from theologians, saints and doctors of the church (from the beginnings of the church to the 21st century) on themes including: absence of God, charism of La Salette, conversion, cross, freedom, harvest, Mass, mercy, message of La Salette, reconciliation, submission, tears, and work.
“Excerpts from our Rule” (PDF, 128KB) contains the basics of the life and ministry of the La Salette Missionaries, as summarized from their Rule, approved by the Vatican.
La Salette Meditations: These are meditations on various aspects of religious life in general and pn La Salette Spirituality and Charism in particular; they can be used by religious and laity alike; several topics are available for downloa
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- “The Fire in These Ashes; a Spirituality of Contemporary Religious Life” (PDF, 1.2MG)—this uses quotes from Dominican Sister Joan Chittister’s book on this topic; this set of meditations has scripture passages and reflection questions to assist in meditation.
- “The Consecrated Life; Crossroad & Directions” (PDF, 768KB)—this uses quotes from Fr. Marcello Azevedo, S.J. on this topic; this set of meditations has scripture passages and reflection questions to assist in meditation.
- “La Salette Religious Life in the 21st Century” (PDF, 512KB)—this is a reflection on twelve different topics concerning contemporary religious life; each section uses scripture, quotes fromthe La Salette Rule as well as pertinent quotes from Pope John Paul II’s “Post-Synodal Exhortation on Religious Life, Vita Consecrata” with several reflection questions for each topic.
