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...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 25, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News
We just learned that a book club on St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life begins next week. Read about it here and join up! http://sfdsassociation.org/news/intro-to-devout-life-book-club.html
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 22, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Today October 22 is the Feast of Blessed John Paul 11, soon to be canonized, next April 27 2014. Our Holy Founder, St. Francis de Sales can be viewed in relation to our newest Blessed Pope John Paul 11. Father John Sankarathil, OSFS masterfully shows us how!...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 21, 2013 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach, Vocation news
St. Teresa was not canonized a saint until the last year of St. Francis’ lifetime. Nonetheless, what did St. Francis de Sales see in the writings of St. Teresa of Avila? In the quote from above, what does St. Francis de Sales mean when he refers to St. Teresa’s...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 15, 2013 | St. Francis de Sales
“St. Francis de Sales’ doctrine of divine love drew from the writings of three great women mystics of Italy and Spain:Catherine of Siena, Catherine of Genoa, and Teresa of Avila He sings of divine love, and we know that his voice reechoes the call of all...
by Sister Susan Marie | Sep 25, 2013 | St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Saints
St. Vincent de Paul’s Feast Day is Friday September 27th and the Visitation Order celebrates it especially because of his friendship with St. Francis de Sales.In fact, after St. Francis de Sales entered eternity, St. Vincent became the spiritual director of St....