by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 2, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Year of Consecrated Life
Sunday June 7th is the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. St. Francis wrote abundantly on the Holy Eucharist. Here is a sample of his thoughts, for your reflection and preparation for the Feast: “The Holy Eucharist is the perfect Communion...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 10, 2015 | St. Francis de Sales
On this beautiful Mother’s Day, we share the story of the deep devotion St. Francis de Sales had for our Blessed Mother, who saved him from despair in a deep crisis. St Francis of course went on to form an Order dedicated to Blessed Mother, the Visitation of...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 9, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
We have been informed of or have discovered three new works of interest to Visitandines and friends! ...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 6, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Mary, the “Lowly Servant”, is Pleasing to the Father Happy month of Mary! The practice of this specific month of Marian devotion and May crowning is believed to have been practiced since the 17th century, although devotion to the Blessed Mother...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 23, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
Attitudes are everything. Our perception of what is happening at the moment in our lives will color our response to that situation. But if we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, then our actions will be done for love of Him even amidst dryness and difficulties. St....
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 21, 2015 | St. Francis de Sales
Today April 21st is the Feast of St. Anselm, who according to St. Francis de Sales, was a fine example of one who submits to the Will of God, especially as it is manifested through other people. In St. Francis’ Spiritual Conferences, Conference 15 to the...