by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 22, 2014 | Events, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News
Feast of St Francis de Sales 1/24 & St Paul 1/25 In these contemporary times, since Vatican 11, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales has been celebrated on January 24th, moved from its original date of January 29. This act of God’s Divine Providence, through the...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 22, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
The Gospel passage of the Visitation reveals the truth about Life in the Womb! Gospel of Life: The Visitation And St. Francis de Sales confirms it! PRO-LIFE STATEMENT BY ST. FRANCIS DE...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 21, 2014 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Today we begin a triduum of prayer in preparation for the feast of St. Francis de Sales (January 24th). The intercession of Francis is sought by his spiritual daughters, the Sisters of the Visitation. It is also sought by those who have benefitted from his example,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 21, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales was decidedly pro-life. Here is a prayer he composed for women awaiting the birth of a child; in particular he wrote it for his sister-in-law: http://web1.desales.edu/assets/salesian/library/Prayer-Pregnancy.pdf
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 20, 2014 | St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
These reflections are offered by Sister Mary Berchmans VHM of Georgetown Visitation Monastery. Reflections for the Month of January The month of January offers many reminders for us to live a more concentrated, spirit-filled life. We begin a new year and, as with all...