Today we commence the Fall Following the Spirit Discernment Series. What are you discerning? How does joy play a part in your discernment story? Sister Katherine reflects on joy in her own story by taking time to pray, reflect, and observe Read more…
From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University Have patience with all things. But, first of all with yourself. ~St. Francis de Sales A lot of us will begin a new school year tomorrow or later Read more…
From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University “We are companions on the journey, given to one another as helpers in doing God’s work.” ~St. Jane de Chantal. During my senior year of high school at 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…