by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 31, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal
Live Jesus A New Year’s Message from St. Jane de Chantal We are at the end of another year. Soon, this present year will take its place among so many others that have come before it. Time passes, the years come and go, and we come and go with them. Nevertheless, we...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 29, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation News, Visitation Saints
We would like to invite you to the centenary celebration of the death of the Foundress of the Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales, Saint Léonie Aviat (Mother Frances de Sales) at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church 1009 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg,...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 26, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales, in his Spiritual Conferences, Conference 3, treats of the challenges the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph faced in their lives. All families experience joys and trials. As we approach the Feast of the Holy Family this Sunday, December...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 20, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
We conclude our Advent series with Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS. Sunday December 22 The Feast of Christmas is the mystery of Divine Love. With the little child Jesus, we will continue to save the world today. Monday December 23 The grace of Christmas is acquiesence...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 20, 2013 | Events, Salesian Spirituality
All events are open to the public, free admission, as De Sales University celebrates St. Francis de Sales, as Bishop of Geneva, Patron of Journalists, Cathedral Provost, Christian Humanist, and Doctor of the Church! Meet the Lecturers and learn more about this...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 19, 2013 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
This month’s mystic is a bit of a “mystery” and we invite you to help us discover more about her! Mother Maria Amata Marciano (1873-1942) was a Visitandine of Palermo, Italy who eventually was elected Superior of the community. Her heart throbbed intensely with divine...