by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 29, 2023 | St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation History
with an historical speech BISHOP OF TARENTAISE, DELIVERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1867 GENTLEMEN (*), MY DEAREST BROTHERS, The one you see here at this moment has come to take part in your beautiful feasts, but he did not expect to ascend into this pulpit....
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 27, 2023 | Guard of Honor
August 2023 Joy On this land sometimes called the vale of tears, can the heart meet the joy ? Yes without a doubt! pessimists who only believe in pain misunderstand the Heart of God. On the first day of the world, opening his hand, God dropped seeds of joy. Surely sin...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 27, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Jesus Dresses as a Gardener to Show Us the Importance of Ordinary Mortifications The following reflection is taken from a section in the book Roses Among Thorns: Simple Advice for Renewing Your Spiritual Journy, published by Sophia Institute Press.To prepare for our...
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 26, 2023 | Spiritual Directory, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation History, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
The May/June/ July issue of Religious Life magazine features “Federations at the Service of Charity”, by Mother Sharon Elizabeth Gworek VHM. (found on page 10) Read it here: file (religiouslife.com)
by Sister Susan Marie | Jul 23, 2023 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Reflections:Do you think St. Francis is being too pushy in order to keep this young woman in the convent?How can we more easily discern what God is calling us to versus a temptation away from something?Why is it important to recognize when resentment creeps in...