by Vis Editor | Dec 7, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, St. Francis de Sales
The word halcyon means calm or peaceful. What can this bird with its mythical ways teach us about being calm and peaceful? In St. Mark’s account of when Jesus calmed the storm, he mentions that Jesus said to the sea, “Peace! Be still” (Mark 4:39)....
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 3, 2020 | Advent, St. Francis de Sales
Sunday Dec 6-Sat Dec 12 We continue our Advent series with thoughts by St. Francis de Sales on the Incarnation, from his sermons. This week we focus on Blessed Mother and her unique role in the Incarnation of her Son. Sunday “At the moment the glorious Virgin gave her...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 30, 2020 | Advent, Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
What is the intention of Holy Church for Advent?2. What does it mean that Mary was conceived without sin, and what significance does it have for Advent?3. How can St. John the Baptist help us enter more deeply into the Advent season?4. How can we better use Advent to...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 28, 2020 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation History, Visitation Outreach, Visitation Saints
December 8, 1602: Episcopal ordination of Saint Francis de Sales in the church of his baptism, in Thorens (Savoy). December 13, 1641: Birth in heaven of Saint Jane de Chantal at the monastery of the Visitation of Moulins, at the age of 69. December 17, 1887:...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 25, 2020 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
In his Treatise on the Love of God,St Francis de Sales echoed the words of St. Paul in describing the impact that giving thanks and being grateful should have upon us. Grateful people are not envious, but generous. Grateful people are not arrogant, but humble....
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 16, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
If we are to uproot our affections from earthly things as we get older, should we also withdraw from our earthly responsibilities? When should we start doing this? How do we do this in our day-to-day lives? Why are people today reluctant to prepare for death, or talk...