The following post comes from Vis Alumna and St. Louis University student Claire Kranz. We are fortunate to share it here with you: “Go courageously to do whatever you are called to do. If you have any fears, say to your soul: ”The Lord will provide for us.” If your Read more…
by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “‘And when the door bell rings, you will get your agenda,’ says the Lord.” — Sr. Mary Frances Reis, vhm on the doorbell ministry at the Visitation Monastery north Minneapolis I’m a planner. I like to plan things. Maybe you are like me? You take Read more…
by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion A former student sent me the following words. I find such balm in them and in this young woman’s thoughtfulness. I am deeply moved by the author Louise Erdich’s ability to inspire and capture our heart’s compelling nature to love beyond fear, death, suffering, betrayal, Read more…
by Sr. Mary Frances Reis, VHM “As we settle into a time of transition from a full and fruitful year to a season of planning and “planting” for the coming year, we are grateful for our Visitation way which calls us to live in the PRESENT MOMENT and to treasure the Read more…
by Sr. Mary Frances Reis, VHM “There are so many wonderful initiatives in this community that never get media coverage; that’s OK, but we want the world to know that the north side is comprised of so many beautiful people who can teach us all a lot about the value of Read more…
by Sr. Mary Frances Reis, VHM and Marsha West, Monastic Immersion Participant “When I came here last summer, I discovered that this is the place my heart has hungered for – a place where everyone lives every moment of every day oriented toward the presence of God, where all the Read more…
by Bianca Franks, 2010-2012 Salesian Leaders Cohort Member Greetings ! I am a single mother and member of the Northside community, having had a close relationship with the Visitation Sisters ever since I was a preteen. I have become heavily involved in volunteer work in the community with them over Read more…
We want to issue a warm welcome to our first Monastic Immersion Experience (MIE) participant, Ms. Marsha West! Marsha arrived Thursday, July 5, 2012, from her home in Forks, Washington, and plans to be with us for a six month period — immersing herself in our northside monastic community of Read more…
by Guest Blogger Tom Klein,* “Following the Spirit” Discernment Series Participant “What is there for me to do, give, share, be open to, receive, … What is possible, what would Jesus ask of me?” — Tom Klein I believe if we live a faith-filled life we are to have a Read more…
by Sr. Mary Frances Reis, VHM In the past few days I began reading Brother Mickey McGrath’s (of Windsock Visitation painting fame!) most recent book. It is a spiritual Journey in images and text depicting the life of Dorothy Day entitled Saved by Beauty. As I pondered and prayed with Read more…