by Kathleen A. Cahalan, Director, Collegeville Institute Seminars “Vocation encompasses a multiplicity of callings: who I am, what I do, and how I live. It is dynamic and changing, not static or linear, not fully determined or preset at the Read more…
by Guest blogger Anna Dourgarian, Visitation Intern Volunteer The 2012-2013 Salesian Monday Night series focuses on the 7 Essentials of Monastic Life that the Vis Sisters have outlined for their community. The following post is part one of VIP Anna Read more…
From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University Marvel at God’s goodness. ~St. Francis de Sales Thanksgiving week is finally here and from a school and work perspective, I could not be more ready. But, as Read more…
From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University God doesn’t call us to feed everyone, just to give Him everything we have. ~Fr. Joe Krupp, OSFS This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the Read more…
From our Fall Newsletter: Over four hundred years ago St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church and Founder with St. Jane de Chantal of the Order of the Visitation, wrote The Introduction to the Devout Life, a Read more…
Be who you are, and be that perfectly well. ~St. Francis de Sales I believe this is the heart of Salesian Spirituality. Simply to be who you are, be the person God made you to be. The beauty of Salesian Read more…
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 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 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 Read more…
The following post by Marsha West, Monastic Immersion Participant, was excerpted from her blog, “Marsha’s Musings.” Click here to read this in its entirety and see her photo documentation of life at Visitation Monastery north Minneapolis. Saturday morning in the Read more…