by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 14, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
What better way to pray in Advent than with the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary? Visitandine Sister Benigna Consolata Ferrero (1885-1916) of Como Italy, was known as the “little Secretary of Jesus”. She responded to the Lord’s offer to suffer for peace during...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 10, 2012 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints, Vocation news
Sunday’s chat reached full capacity as we shared our thoughts about this holy season. How does one foster an intense desire to wait for Christ during Advent? Can we expect our ardor to grow as Advent progresses? How can we experience this fervor as we carry out...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 9, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
Servant of God Mother Maria Angelica Alvarez Icaza (1887-1977 )was a Visitation Nun from Mexico. Her cause is before the Holy See, and this year, 2012, the Positio Super Virtutibus, or the statement on her virtues, is under discussion by the Consultant theologians in...
by Vis Editor | Dec 8, 2012 | Visitation Saints
Sr. Maria Margit Bogner, VHM Recently Declared a Venerable by the Vatican Sign up: Living Jesus Chat — Membership Would you like to have a burning desire in your heart this Advent to hold the baby Jesus in your arms? A feeling of anticipation for the coming of Christ...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 1, 2012 | Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
Our Advent series this year will focus on the Advent prayers , reflections and experiences of various Visitation Sisters, both our mystics as well as other members of of the Visitation Order of Holy Mary. We begin with newly declared Venerable Sister Maria Margit...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 1, 2012 | MYSTIC OF THE MONTH, Salesian Spirituality, Visitation Saints
MADRE MARIA AMATA FAZIO, VISITANDINE MYSTIC “If your eye is single, your whole body will be healthy,” says Our Lord, as quoted by St. Matthew (6:22). And that word “single” has the same meaning as “simple,” that is focused, as...