by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 23, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
Attitudes are everything. Our perception of what is happening at the moment in our lives will color our response to that situation. But if we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, then our actions will be done for love of Him even amidst dryness and difficulties. St....
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 21, 2015 | St. Francis de Sales
Today April 21st is the Feast of St. Anselm, who according to St. Francis de Sales, was a fine example of one who submits to the Will of God, especially as it is manifested through other people. In St. Francis’ Spiritual Conferences, Conference 15 to the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 20, 2015 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Sun chat April 19: We’ll be talking about peace amidst suffering during our chat session on Sunday. Here are some questions from above that will guide our reflection: How can Jesus give peace to our lives when we feel that our lives are anything but peaceful?...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 18, 2015 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach, Year of Consecrated Life
As a way of celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life, the Brooklyn Sisters are pleased to announce that “Pray to Love” The Annecy France Nun Series by artist Anne Goetze will be coming to Bay Ridge’s Visitation Academy and Monastery, May 13-20th, 2015, from 12...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 17, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
St. Francis frequently told those who came to him for spiritual direction that they should bloom where they were planted. They should make the best of what was at hand. He is teaching us the same truth today. He says: “Instead of tilling the field in which we find...