by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 15, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
There are many situations in life to which we respond by grumbling, or hesitancy in choosing the best response. This especially occurs when others are involved and make suggestions that don’t quite fit in with how we see things. St. Francis de Sales proposes a...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 14, 2012 | Events, Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
On Thursday July 12th, the Sisters of the Visitation of Brooklyn were delighted to welcome Fr. Peter Gillen to the Monastery for an afternoon of meetings and to celebrate the Eucharistic Liturgy with some other special guests. Father Peter was recently named by...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 13, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales, Founder of the Visitation Order, knew that following the Will of God is essential to the Christian life and developed his theology around a profound understanding of His Will. He took the time to share his thoughts in a Conference with his...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 11, 2012 | Discernment with DeSales, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Vocation news
Are you discerning a call to religious life? Do you find yourself wavering in your decision, or in your understanding of God’s call to you? St. Francis de Sales, Founder of the Visitation Order, comprehended very well the delicate process of discernment. He...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 10, 2012 | Visitation News, Vocation news
The Monastic Immersion Experience is an opportunity offered by the Visitation Sisters of Minneapolis to women desiring an in-depth immersion into the monastic rhythm for a period of six months to a year. The first participant arrived on Jul 5th, and members of the...