by Vis Editor | Apr 13, 2020 | Saintly Visitandines, Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation History, Visitation Saints
During these days of confusion and frustration over the spread of a worldwide infectious disease, it is heartening to know that religious communities throughout the world have stepped up to the plate to offer their help and prayers. Two Visitation sisters in France...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 6, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
How can one person’s disobedience put the entire community in disarray? Is this also true for the Church in general?2. Is there ever a reason to be sympathetic to another’s disobedience?3. How can we keep in mind the repercussions of disobedience as...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 3, 2020 | Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Lent is said to be an enriching time of regeneration and spiritual growth. But sometimes the sacrifices we make can make us embittered and cause a bit of a bad mood. To the point of wanting to abandon them.During Lent, spiritual efforts are not always easy to maintain...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 1, 2020 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation Outreach, Visitation Saints
A prayer was composed by the Sanctuary on the occasion of the centenary of the canonization of Saint Marguerite-Marie: Saint Margaret -Mary, Beloved and Confident Disciple of the Heart of Jesus, we greet you in joy and thanksgiving in this centenary year of your...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 1, 2020 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation History, Visitation Outreach, Visitation Saints
The times we live in are very complicated. It is a very special Lent and we hope this letter will encourage you to stand firm in the faith. We should not hesitate to re-read Paul’s letter to Timothy while he is in prison, also isolated (2Tm). He can guide us: In...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 30, 2020 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality
Dear faithful guards of honor,Here we are at the dawn of Holy Week. Far from everything we had planned or imagined, we will experience it in a new way. Perhaps this is an opportunity to ponder particularly on the state of mind of Jesus during the many days leading up...