by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 8, 2020 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation History
In these days of heightened concern and caution regarding the epidemic facing our countries, Visitandines can follow the example of Holy Mother St Jane de Chantal when she dealt with the Plague in 1628-1631. Bishop Emile Bougaud recounts the story, which we excerpt, a...
by Sister Susan Marie | Mar 5, 2020 | Events, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation History, Visitation Saints
THE FIRST MEETING OF ST FRANCIS DE SALES AND ST JANE DE CHANTAL, CO-FOUNDERS OF THE ORDER OF THE VISITATION OF HOLY MARY! The initial encounter on 5 March 1604 between Francis de Sales and Jane deChantal during the Lenten sermons held in Dijon is described by their...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 19, 2020 | Events, MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Saintly Visitandines, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation History, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
Saturday February 22, the diocesan inquiry devoted to Léonie Martin will be officially closed in Caen. The beginning of a long process. By Célia Caradec...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 11, 2020 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation History, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach, Visitation Saints
Where is the process of beatification of Léonie, the sister of Saint Thérèse de Lisieux? Save the date of February 22, 2020. It will mark the end of the diocesan trial for the beatification and canonization of Léonie, the sister of Thérèse de Lisieux. Fragile...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 10, 2020 | Sacred Heart, Salesian Spirituality, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Visitation History
St. Claude de la Colombiere was the Spiritual Director who verified the revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. His Feast is February 15th. Who was this Jesuit? How did he think, pray and preach? Some of his words will give you insight...
by Sister Susan Marie | Feb 7, 2020 | Events, Visitation History, Visitation News, Visitation Outreach
Every year we have shared the role of various Visitation Monasteries in Europe during the 19th century that took trafficked girls into their communities and boarding schools. This year we share the story of a young girl from Central Africa who eventually became a...