by Sr. Suzanne Homeyer, VHM At the very beginning of the beautiful month of May I received an invitation I couldn’t refuse. A friend invited personal reflections on Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during this traditional month of celebration, reflection and special devotion to her. Being raised in another faith Read more…
by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion It’s Holy Week, and I’m trying to enter into this most sacred time with an empty heart, mind, spirit. But I tell you, it’s hectic. It’s hard to slow down and put away desire, to-do’s, and tune out the news. Yet, here I am. Trying. Read more…
by Sr. Suzanne Homeyer, VHM “We’re engaged!!” was the Facebook message from a friend of mine in Mexico. Announcing this to the world through the social media? Why not? Of course! Being engaged to someone or with something should be out there for all to see. Commitment is nothing to Read more…
by Sr. Mary Frances Reis, VHM On Saturday, January 28th, our friend Vicki Bailey hosted the 17th annual Valentine Party! This year had a new twist! Since families have requested more opportunities to enjoy quality time together, we decided to make this a FAMILY FRIENDLY party. Ten of our wonderful Read more…
“And So Begins Our Day” –by Sr. Mary Virginia Schmidt It is dark outside when we gather for Morning Prayer. As I find my pages in the liturgy of the hours prayer book, I am aware of the muted footsteps of the other sisters arriving in the chapel. A holy Read more…
by Sr. Suzanne Homeyer, VHM There is some truth in the saying, “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” don’t you think? Here’s a bit of my personal history that makes me believe this. When I was in kindergarten (kindergarten, yes at age 5!) my report card bore the following prophetic Read more…
How did the Visitation Sisters come to be in north Minneapolis? What prayer and discernment lead to the founding of this monastery 379 years after St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal first established the Visitation order in Annecy, France? On Sunday, October 16, 2011, Sr. Mary Frances Read more…
The following is the first in a series of reflections by Sr. Mary Margaret McKenzie, as she is writing to me, personally, and has given her permission to excerpt and post these notes of spiritual guidance as mini-blogs. Let’s welcome Sr. Mary Margaret and the wisdom, inspiration, joy and creativity Read more…
by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion On Sunday, September 4, 2011, the Visitation Sisters of north Minneapolis welcomed two new members into their community as lay women answering a call to live simply for one year immersed in their northside community and Salesian charism. What follows are photos documenting the commissioning Read more…
by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “You are divinely made and called to Love! You are blessed!” There are liturgies that are especially inspiring to me as a catholic; and there are Eucharistic celebrations that not only buoy who I am in my faith, but restore me on a level, and Read more…