by Vis Editor | Aug 20, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality
A wise man understands that it is best to flee from anger The following is an excerpt from an article by Rev. William J. Nessel, O.S.F.S., a teacher, pastor and writer. There is an ancient fable about the wind and the sun. One day, they began to argue over which one...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 20, 2014 | St. Francis de Sales
Today is the Feast of St. Bernard. St Francis de Sales often looked toward him as a model. He had many references to him in his Introduction to the Devout Life, and one whole chapter was devoted to him in regards to an example of prayer. Here it is:Part 4 chapter 23...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 19, 2014 | Events, Visitation News, Vocation news, Year of Consecrated Life
Enjoy these photos of Sister Synthia Helena’s First Profession at Brooklyn Visitation Monastery!
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 16, 2014 | Visitation News, Visitation Outreach, Vocation news, Year of Consecrated Life
On the glorious Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, August 15, 2014, Brooklyn novice Sister Synthia pronounced her first vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for three years, receiving the name Sister Synthia Helena. The Chapel congregation included her...
by Sister Susan Marie | Aug 13, 2014 | Visitation News, Visitation Outreach, Vocation news, Year of Consecrated Life
This fall, the Visitation Monastery in MINNEAPOLIS will convene a new formation cohort for those who are interested in studying Salesian Spirituality and finding ways to pray and serve together as Companions. Maybe this group will include you? For more information on...