by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 27, 2018 | Guard of Honor
July is the month traditionally dedicated to the Precious Blood. This devotion reminds us of the infinite mercy of Jesus who shed his Blood to save us. But Jesus does not save us without us, we still need our participation living in conformity with the Will of God and...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 1, 2018 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Outreach
And here is June that in which we rejoice since we celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus! As to better prepare ourselves, the month begins with a solemnity also dear to all the committed: the Body and Blood of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. If on Holy Thursday, we...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 27, 2018 | Guard of Honor
The month of May dedicated to The Virgin Mary opens with St Joseph worker and ends with the Visitation! Between the two, we will celebrate no less than three great Solemnities: Ascension, Pentecost and the Holy Trinity! That’s enough to rejoice and nourish our...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 2, 2018 | Guard of Honor
“May the Almighty Lord fill you with all his graces of love and peace during this Pascal time when we commemorate his supreme Sacrifice and Resurrection! ” In a world where you have to master everything, where everything is subject to competition in...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 1, 2018 | Guard of Honor, Salesian Spirituality
It was 155 years ago! ….. It was during Holy Week that our founder Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart Bernaud had the revelation of the Guard of Honor. If the first dial, made following a revelation, was blessed on March 13, 1863 by the Superior, it is the evening...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 1, 2018 | Guard of Honor, LENT, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality
In this month of Lent there is an unusual “sacrifice” that we can offer (or at least strive to offer!): Our good humor whatever may come !!!! The foundress of the Guard of Honor, Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart Bernaud, was often subject to discouragement...