by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 31, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
“Now then, let us begin the year in the name of Our Lord, but with efficacious resolutions of beginning to serve Him faithfully according to our small power; for He wants only what we can do, but that He does want; let us be careful to give it to Him, doing...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 28, 2011 | Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Saints
Fr. Louis Brisson, OSFS, co-founder of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales was born on June 23, 1817, in Plancy, France, the only child of Toussaint and Savine Brisson. He was educated by a local priest who had a large library. Louis read everything; he had a...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 27, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News, Visitation Saints
We have received the great news that Ven. Louis Brisson will be beatified in Troyes, France on September 22, 2012. Troyes is the historic city in which he founded the two congregations of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales(Priests and Brothers; and Sisters)...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 26, 2011 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News, Visitation Saints
On December 19, 2011 The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI formally approved a miracle that will lead to the beatification of Ven. Louis Brisson, OSFS. Venerable Brisson was the Founder of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, both Fathers, Brothers and Sisters. He was...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 24, 2011 | Photos & videos, Visitation News
Brother Mickey McGrath meditates with us on his piece”Madonna and Child” while the Mayor of Camden N.J. shares her own insights on this beautiful Christmas painting. Merry Christmas from the Sisters of the Visitation in the US as well! Madonna and Child...