by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 6, 2021 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation History, Visitation News
A foundation and a world center for Saint Francis de Sales At the dawn of the 17th century, Saint François de Sales (1567-1622) acquired the castle of Thorens-Glières. Isabelle de Roussy de Sales, direct descendant of the brother of Saint François de Sales, and her...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 31, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
What does it mean when St. Francis says, “Why have I not done more to keep our Father’s image faithfully mirrored in my heart?”Why do you think St. Francis needed to be convinced to have his portrait painted (opposed to him just simply agreeing to...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 29, 2021 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales chose to found his Order under the patronage of the Blessed Mother in her visit to her cousin Elizabeth, because her found many insights in this Scriptural passage. As we prepare for this Feast on Thursday, May 31, we present just a few of St....
by Sister Susan Marie | May 27, 2021 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation Outreach
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Dear Guards of Honor, June, undoubtedly the month most dear to the Guards of Honor and to lovers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. If, alas, today, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus may seem out of fashion in the...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 17, 2021 | Salesian Spirituality
St. Francis de Sales shares his insights on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. He says, “These gifts are not only inseparable from charity, but they are the principal virtues,properties and qualities of charity. WISDOM is nothing else than the love that relishes, tastes...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 1, 2021 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
Theme of this edition: “The Heart speaks to hearts”. Three days at the school of Saint Françis de Sales. and Saint Jane de Chantal Three days to go to the source of the heart of Jesus, with the Sisters of the Visitation Saturday May 29 10 a.m. – Mass at the...