by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 1, 2020 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation Outreach, Visitation Saints
A prayer was composed by the Sanctuary on the occasion of the centenary of the canonization of Saint Marguerite-Marie: Saint Margaret -Mary, Beloved and Confident Disciple of the Heart of Jesus, we greet you in joy and thanksgiving in this centenary year of your...
by Sister Susan Marie | Apr 1, 2020 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation History, Visitation Outreach, Visitation Saints
The times we live in are very complicated. It is a very special Lent and we hope this letter will encourage you to stand firm in the faith. We should not hesitate to re-read Paul’s letter to Timothy while he is in prison, also isolated (2Tm). He can guide us: In...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 30, 2020 | Guard of Honor, Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality
Dear faithful guards of honor,Here we are at the dawn of Holy Week. Far from everything we had planned or imagined, we will experience it in a new way. Perhaps this is an opportunity to ponder particularly on the state of mind of Jesus during the many days leading up...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 30, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Why is having a rule for religious orders so important? What should one say to another who thinks it is too strict?2. Where is the line between willful disobedience and misguided disobedience?3. Saint Francis says it is not a sin to break the Rule, but he does say it...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 26, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
Last week we concluded our reflections on Saint Francis’ Treatise on the Love of God. Today we will begin a series of reflections on the Spiritual Conferences of St Francis de Sales. We are privileged to have a modern translation of this work, done by Rev....
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 23, 2020 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, Visitation Outreach
This has been a long ride going through the Treatise. What stands out to you as a major takeaway from the overall book? Is this a book that you would return to someday?2. Saint Francis says, ultimately, that we have a choice between either eternal love or eternal...