Author Archives: the Sisters

Preparing for Lent

Posted on March 2, 2014 by the Sisters

Lent: Fuel Up for the Rest of the Year Ash Wednesday will soon be here, bringing us into the Lenten season.Traditionally, Catholics have practiced prayer, fasting, penance, and almsgiving during Lent as ways to grow closer to Christ, and better … Continue reading →

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Vocation Brochure

Posted on February 9, 2014 by the Sisters

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Year of Consecrated Life

Posted on February 4, 2014 by the Sisters

The Vatican and Pope Francis have designated October 2014-November 2015 at the Year for Consecrated Life. The three objectives of the Year of Consecrated Life are: gratefully remembering the recent past, HOPE, and living the present passionately. Our Brooklyn community … Continue reading →

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World Day for Consecrated Life Feb 2

Posted on January 30, 2014 by the Sisters

The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord, February 2, 2014 is also dedicated as the World Day for Consecrated Life. St. Francis de Sales spoke some of his thoughts about this Feast. In his sermon on Feb. 2, 1622 … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Francis de Sales Jan. 24

Posted on January 24, 2014 by the Sisters

Today is the Feast of the Holy Founder of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, St. Francis de Sales. Visitation Sisters around the world are united spiritually in deep gratitude for his life, his teachings, his “Living Jesus” … Continue reading →

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A Novitiate Class

Posted on January 18, 2014 by the Sisters

Sunlight streams into the spacious novitiate room at the end of the retreat corridor as the novices gather to await the arrival of the Directress. When she enters they greet her with “God be praised!” and all sit down in … Continue reading →

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Our Epiphany Queen

Posted on January 6, 2014 by the Sisters

Most people correctly associate the Solemnity of the Epiphany with the three magi — or kings — who came from the east. In our Order, and many other monastic communities as well, however, we have one more person who figures … Continue reading →

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Discernment days

Posted on January 4, 2014 by the Sisters

Our Monastery has been blessed with three women seriously discerning their vocations here, and hopefully will join the three Sisters already in various stages of formation. If you are inspired to consider a monastic, contemplative vocation, the first step after … Continue reading →

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WREATH-WRAPPED HEART

Posted on December 25, 2013 by the Sisters

WREATH-WRAPPED HEART A sunburst within His Soul Piercing rays that flame and dart Christ’s splendorous Glory we behold Hidden within His Infant Heart. ********************** Burning stars presage that flame Angelic chants hymn the sky Mother Mary whispers His Name Humming … Continue reading →

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Christmas Liturgy Schedule

Posted on December 20, 2013 by the Sisters

Christmas Eve Carols 7:10PM Mass 7:30PM Christmas Day Mass 9:00AM Celebrant: Rev. Frank Jones, CssR