by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 10, 2014 | Events, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
The Visitation Monastery in Paray-le-Monial, France was the site of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Imagine what it would be like to visit there! We did, as Visitandine Pilgrims during our 400th anniversary year! These are...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 9, 2014 | Sacred Heart, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be observed on Friday June 27 th this year. The Visitation Order was instrumental, through its St. Margaret Mary, in establishing this Feast. But long before her entrance into the monastery of Paray le Monial, our Holy...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 9, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
The same gifts given to the Apostles are given to the Church today! Does the Church need them more today, or did the early Church have bigger obstacles to overcome? The gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 6, 2014 | Events, Visitation News
Today June 6th is the 404th anniversary of the foundation of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary! It brings back memories of the glorious celebration of our 400th anniversary in Annecy France. We recorded at that time: The long-awaited day has arrived! To be in...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 3, 2014 | Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality
June has traditionally been devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This year the Feast of the Sacred Heart falls on June 27th. In order to prepare, we invite you to listen to Visitandines speaking about our central devotion to the Sacred Heart. You can listen to these...