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 6, 2021 | St. Francis de Sales
Mary redeemed in an eminent way: Some special favors exercised in the Redemption of men by Divine Providence: “So he first intended for his most holy Mother a favor worthy of the love of a Son who, being all wise, all powerful and all good, had to prepare a...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 3, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal
How do we serve God with gentleness? What might this look like? In praying, “Father, may it be done not as I will, but as you will” how do we recognize what is the will of the Father? Consider the paragraph about Mary Magdalene. What does it mean for God...
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...