Author Archives: the Sisters

Drawn to the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by the Sisters

At any time in your life, have you been stirred by the message of St. Francis de Sales or St. Jane de Chantal?       Fascinated by their lives? Drawn to the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Monastery Events, Salesian Spirituality, Vocations | 7 Comments

Monastic Advent

Posted on December 2, 2013 by the Sisters

We wait in expectation with our Blessed Mother for the arrival of Our Lord, in Memory, as a Babe in Bethlehem, in Presence, in our lives from minute to minute, and in Glory, when His Father chooses to send Him … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent | Leave a comment

Advent Mass/Tree Lighting December 1st

Posted on November 23, 2013 by the Sisters

Annual Lighting of the Visitation Nativity Scene The celebration of the Annual Lighting of the Visitation Monastery/Academy Nativity Scene, followed by the Advent Mass, took place on Sunday, December 1st, at 6:30 pm.  The Visitation Academy Father’s Club  presented the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent, Monastery Events, Monastery News | Leave a comment

From our Annals: November 22, 1963

Posted on November 22, 2013 by the Sisters

Today we remember the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. We share the response of our Visitation community as it reflected upon this tragedy in 1963, a few weeks after the event, from our monastic annals: … Continue reading →

Posted in History | 1 Comment

Renovation of Vows

Posted on November 13, 2013 by the Sisters

On the Feast of the Presentation, November 21st, Visitandines around the world renew their sacred vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. The Sisters in Brooklyn prepared  for this holy event by a three day preparatory retreat given by a Salesian … Continue reading →

Posted in Monastery Events, Monastery News, Vocations | 1 Comment

Visitandines of Brooklyn Reflect the World

Posted on November 12, 2013 by the Sisters

New York City is an ethnically diverse city. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world as well. Our Monastery in Brooklyn tends to reflect the diversity of … Continue reading →

Posted in Monastery News, Vocations | Leave a comment

What is the Guard of Honor/Hour of Presence of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by the Sisters

Posted in Guard of Honor | 2 Comments

Enroll in the Association of the Hour of Presence/Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on November 2, 2013 by the Sisters

The First Friday Mass of November 2013, celebrated at 7PM in the Sacred Heart Chapel also included the enrollment of new members into the Association of the Hour of Presence/Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Guard of Honor, Monastery Events | 21 Comments

Want to Consecrate your Family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

Posted on October 30, 2013 by the Sisters

Then come to the First Friday Mass at 7PM, Friday December 6, 2013 at 7PM, at Visitation Monastery’s Sacred Heart Chapel, where Father Peter Gillen will explain the enthronement of the Sacred Heart in your home and consecration of your … Continue reading →

Posted in Monastery Events, Monastery News | 2 Comments

Heart to heart

Posted on October 20, 2013 by the Sisters

Like spokes converging around  a sacred circle, the flight and land paths of four  women from Idaho, Tennessee, Upper New York State and New York City discerning a vocation  met in the oasis of prayer of the Visitation Monastery of … Continue reading →

Posted in Monastery Events, Monastery News, Vocations | Leave a comment