by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 20, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
We conclude our Advent series with Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS. Sunday December 22 The Feast of Christmas is the mystery of Divine Love. With the little child Jesus, we will continue to save the world today. Monday December 23 The grace of Christmas is acquiesence...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 20, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality
All events are open to the public, free admission, as De Sales University celebrates St. Francis de Sales, as Bishop of Geneva, Patron of Journalists, Cathedral Provost, Christian Humanist, and Doctor of the Church! Meet the Lecturers and learn more about this...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 19, 2013 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
This month’s mystic is a bit of a “mystery” and we invite you to help us discover more about her! Mother Maria Amata Marciano (1873-1942) was a Visitandine of Palermo, Italy who eventually was elected Superior of the community. Her heart throbbed intensely with divine...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 13, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Outreach
Blessed Louis Brisson OSFS shares his reflections for our Advent prayer: December 15th All our perfection consists in drawing near the Savior December 16th During Advent, we will go before Our Lord as the Blessed Virgin went before Him when He returned from his...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 5, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
Blessed Louis Brisson OSFS shares his reflections for our Advent prayer: December 9th 2013 The Blessed Mother is often represented with a lily, for it is a symbol of fidelity to God and of the good odor of the soul in union with God. Heaven will be complete...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 30, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Outreach
Advent with Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS Blessed Louis Brisson was deeply connected to the Sisters of the Visitation. Founder of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Blessed Louis Brisson was born on June 23, 1817, in Plancy, France, and was ordained a priest on...