by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 29, 2013 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
Dear Friends and Guards of Honor, Here we are in this season of Advent so dear to children who are growing impatient waiting for Christmas. As already proposed by our founder , Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart Bernaud in her time , we too could enjoy this time given...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 26, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
As our national holiday of Thanksgiving approaches, how can we be grateful with a particularly Salesian heart? St. Francis de Sales’ suggests we delight in all God’s inspirations within us, and that we accept with gratitude even the crosses we discover in...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 20, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Vocation news, YEAR OF FAITH
On this day, November 21, the Feast of the Presentation, the Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary throughout the world , renew our vows each year during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as an act of fidelity to our loving God and our witness in the Church. What a...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 14, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
Salesian Online Courses for ADVENT Dec. 2 through December 22, 2013 The Salesian Center for Faith & Culture offers a unique program of studies in Salesian spirituality for persons interested in self-improvement through educational enrichment. The three courses...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 12, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
“Why are so many people drawn to St. Francis de Sales after their first contact? It is because his spirit is a short, sure, and successful way to find the Lord. In his spirit, you find medicine for your worries and salve for you injuries: the peace that every heart...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 6, 2013 | Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Louis de Montfort, well known for his work on the Blessed Mother called True Devotion to Mary, was also familiar with the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, to the extent that he even wrote a hymn the the Sisters of the Visitation!, as well as many to the...