by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 11, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
Looking for Salesian spirituality from an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales’ perspective? Gain wisdom and insight from ” A Moment from De Sales” at: http://livetodaywell.org A sample: Have patience with everyone” says St. Francis de Sales “above all...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 1, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales guides us in this Easter meditation: “Consider that after a deluge of sorrow, of torments, and of anguish, Our Savior rose from the tomb by His own power; He came forth by His own might. Behold your dear Jesus more triumphant than ever;...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 27, 2013 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints, Vocation news
We conclude our “behind the scenes” visit to a Visitation Monastery Chapter Room as Mother Mary de Sales Chappuis gives a final exhortation to her Sisters during Lent. “During the days of Lent which still remain, we will all become disciples; we will...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 26, 2013 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints, Vocation news, YEAR OF FAITH
We continue our “behind the scenes” visit to a Visitation Monastery Chapter Room where the Superior gives fervent little talks to her Sisters during Holy Week. Mother Mary de Sales Chappuis, VHM said,” This last week of Lent should bring us new...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 24, 2013 | LENT, Salesian Spirituality, Vocation news
What is it like in a Monastery during Holy Week? How does a Superior prepare her Sisters for this most profound time? Often, there are “Chapter” meetings, in which the Superior of the community shares spiritual thoughts to inspire the Sisters. This week we...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 18, 2013 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints, Vocation news
The Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19th is always celebrated with great joy in the Visitation Order. Why? He is a major reference to us in our conception of religious life. We are invited to imitate St. Joseph in our practice of the virtues, specific virtues that St....