by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 3, 2015 | Holy Year of Mercy, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
The Year of Mercy begins this week on December 8th. Drawing on St. Francis de Sales’ writings on the attributes of mercy may help you live a merciful advent before God, within yourself and before others. December 6 Nothing can so effectually humble us before the mercy...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 30, 2015 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality
Dear friends, We are entering a new liturgical year and we are about to experience the adventure of the Jubilee of Mercy. As the gardener prepares the soil before planting seeds to ensure a good harvest, we are also preparing our hearts! Do not hesitate to work on our...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 26, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
Happy Thanksgiving from all Visitandines!! Gratitude & St. Jane de Chantal As our national holiday of Thanksgiving is here, we can reflect on thoughts of St. Jane de Chantal, our Foundress, regarding the spirit of gratitude. “Generally we ought to treat all sorts...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 18, 2015 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Simplicity versus Violence. Who Wins? Live+Jesus On Sunday we will chat about the simplicity of the Gospel. Simplicity is the sign and seal of the Gospel, because it is the distinctive feature, the very nature, of the Savior. From the first moment of His...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 29, 2015 | Guard of Honor, Saintly Visitandines, Salesian Spirituality
” We are passing ! ” “Yes, we pass, and quickly, without stopping in this land of exile. We are only passers-by .Faith and reason illuminate this truth cloudlessly: out of the bosom of God, we are heading for Him and returning! This is indisputable,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Oct 21, 2015 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Saints
As the Family Synod reaches its final days, it might be helpful to reflect on the insights of St. Francis de Sales from his “Introduction to the Devout Life, part 3, Chapter 38, on marriage: Introduction to the Devout Life Counsels to Married People Part III,...