by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 9, 2012 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Sacred Heart, Visitation Saints
St Margaret Mary Alacoque is Visitation’s “Mystic of mystics” whose Feast Day, Oct 16th, is soon to be celebrated. Born in France and a member of the Visitation Monastery in Paray-le-Monial, St. Margaret Mary was chosen by Our Lord Jesus to receive the revelations of...
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 6, 2012 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
Venerable Louise Margaret Claret de la Touche Mystic of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for His Priests Margaret de la Touche was born in 1868 in France and entered the Visitation Order in 1890. Our Lord chose her to live her religious life for the clergy. Jesus said to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 15, 2012 | Sacred Heart, St. Francis de Sales
The Visitandines of the United States wish each of you many blessings on this beautiful Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! The Heart of Christ can be seen both as a refuge, as well as a source of comfort and strength for the devout. St. Francis de Sales shared...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 8, 2012 | Sacred Heart, St. Francis de Sales
PREPARING FOR THE FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART WITH ST. FRANCIS DE SALES June 12: The mystery of the incarnation was essential for St. Francis de Sales. Since Christ was as human as any man or woman, his heart was thought to have all the qualities of a human heart,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 7, 2012 | Sacred Heart, St. Francis de Sales
Today, June 7th, the Novena to the Sacred Heart begins in preparation for the Feast on June 15th. The Founder of the Visitation Order, St. Francis de Sales, inspired his community with great devotion to Jesus’ Heart. It was in a letter to his co-foundress, St....