by Sister Susan Marie | May 30, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Saturday, May 31st, is the Feast of the Visitation,the Titular Feast of the Order of the Visitation. Scholar Helene Bordes enlightens us theologically about the meaning of this Feast in the mind and heart of St. Francis de Sales, Founder of the Order. In her article,...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 29, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Father Kevin Nadolski, Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, writes superbly about this Holy day Of Obligation in a very unique way! Read it here: http://trinitydirect.net/clients/OblatesStFrancisdeSales/webpages/column_20140529_HolyDayOpp.htm
by Sister Susan Marie | May 26, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
At the conclusion of this past Sunday’s chat, the question of the relationship of prayer and mortification emerged from the conversation. To address this from the perspective of St. Francis de Sales, and to engage our chatters next Sunday, June 1st, we quote...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 23, 2014 | Salesian Spirituality, Vocation news
If you are in the greater Minneapolis area, and want to walk more closely with the Visitation Sisters, a program called Visitation Companions might be something for you to explore. Meet the most recent Companions here as they make their commitment: Welcome Visitation...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 7, 2014 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation News
The third annual meeting of the North American Salesian Network (NASN) took place at the Passionist Retreat Center in Detroit April 28 – 30. Fourteen participants represented the following Salesian congregations and associations: DeSales Resources and Ministries...
by Sister Susan Marie | May 6, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality
All are Called to Holiness in their Specific Vocation Sainthood is not just for those in religious life! St. Francis de Sales taught that all people are called to holiness, according to their own vocation. Those who work in the world can sanctify their labor and offer...