by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 21, 2014 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Today we begin a triduum of prayer in preparation for the feast of St. Francis de Sales (January 24th). The intercession of Francis is sought by his spiritual daughters, the Sisters of the Visitation. It is also sought by those who have benefitted from his example,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 21, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales was decidedly pro-life. Here is a prayer he composed for women awaiting the birth of a child; in particular he wrote it for his sister-in-law: http://web1.desales.edu/assets/salesian/library/Prayer-Pregnancy.pdf
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 20, 2014 | St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
These reflections are offered by Sister Mary Berchmans VHM of Georgetown Visitation Monastery. Reflections for the Month of January The month of January offers many reminders for us to live a more concentrated, spirit-filled life. We begin a new year and, as with all...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 20, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
We discussed St. Francis de Sales and his discussion of the holiness of St. Anthony of the Desert. We talked about what St. Francis says about faithfulness to our vocation in life, and how it relates to holiness. In addressing his spiritual daughters, the Visitation...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jan 17, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales studied the Fathers of the Church thoroughly and referred to their lives many times in his own writings. St Anthony the Abbot was no exception! In addressing his spiritual daughters, the Visitation Nuns, in his Spiritual Conferences, St. Francis...