by Sister Susan Marie | Jun 6, 2021 | Events, Uncategorized, Visitation History
Today June 6th is the 411th anniversary of the Foundation of the Oder of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Annecy France, with Monasteries all around the world. Founded by St Francis de Sales and St Jane de Chantal, the Salesian spirit is alive and well! OLYMPUS DIGITAL...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 16, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Uncategorized
What does it mean to be patient with ourselves?2. What did we learn from St. Francis regarding the importance of what we do during meditation?3. Why should we be flexible, instead of rigid, with our commitment to devotions and practices? Can our flexibility go too...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized, Vocation news
Mutuality View video: https://catholicsistersweek.org/event/mutuality-and-the-visitation-sisters/
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 1, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Uncategorized
1. Saint Francis is trying to express the unique freedom enjoyed by the children of God. How can you put all of this into your own words?2. St. Francis says that it is important for our peace of mind that we acknowledge that “God’s name is hallowed, his...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 25, 2021 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Uncategorized
1. Consider for a moment the closeness of St. Francis and St. Jane de Chantal. He recounted the specific dates of her previous letters, presumably meaning he has kept them. And this particular time he signs the letter simply as “F.” Why are genuine, pure...
by Sister Susan Marie | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
September 14* * * * * “He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross.” In a sermon preached on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Francis de Sales remarked: “St. Paul, the outstanding master and teacher of the newborn Church,...