Author Archives: the Sisters

In Memory: Sister Nora Ashe, CSJ

Posted on October 19, 2013 by the Sisters

This past week an amazing Sister of St.Joseph, Sister Nora Ashe, was called home to God through a tragic car accident. Sister Nora was a part of our Visitation family, even though she was a member of another religious congregation. … Continue reading →

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Discernment Retreats- What to Expect

Posted on September 27, 2013 by the Sisters

This past week we welcomed four women discerning their monastic vocations. Arriving from different parts of our city, state as well as the New England area each woman brought a prayer-filled and expectant heart to the contemplative experience of the … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life..A Visitation Sister’s Evening and Night

Posted on September 25, 2013 by the Sisters

The sunlight is beginning to fade and as the clock approaches 4PM, the Sacristan-Sister silently enters the sanctuary to prepare for the highlight of this evening, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. She lights the candles, prepares the incense and brings … Continue reading →

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Sept. 24th- 158th anniversary of Brooklyn Visitation Monastery

Posted on September 24, 2013 by the Sisters

Tuesday September 24th is the 158th anniversary of the foundation of the Visitation Monastery in Brooklyn, New York! It all began in 1855. It was the recreation hour in the Monastery of the Visitation of Baltimore during that summer. The … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life..A Visitation Sister’s Afternoon

Posted on August 29, 2013 by the Sisters

The tower bell is ringing the Angelus as we Sisters slowly proceed towards the refectory for the main meal at noon, where we recite the Angelus in unison as well as prayers before meals. During the weekdays, except on major … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life..A Visitation Sister’s Morning Work

Posted on August 26, 2013 by the Sisters

A Visitandine’s day flows in the grace and Providence of God, as moment to moment she lovingly remains united to the depths of Christ’s Heart in all she does. Each change of occupation is directed by an intention. The Spiritual … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of a Brooklyn Visitation Nun

Posted on August 24, 2013 by the Sisters

     We are beginning a short series in which we will share the spirituality, prayer and responsibilities in the day of a life of a Visitation Sister.  We hope it gives you a glimpse of the beauty of a soul … Continue reading →

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Contemplating a Vocation to the VisitationMonastery in Brooklyn?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by the Sisters

You mean there’s a Monastery in Brooklyn!??!! This is often the tone of the delighted surprise we hear from those first discovering us. We also have responded to perplexity and amazement: You take a subway to a Monastery? Yes, there … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Jane de Chantal August 12

Posted on August 7, 2013 by the Sisters

The Prophetic Heart of St. Jane de Chantal  As the Feast of the Foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary , St Jane de Chantal, approaches on August 12, we turn to our Holy Mother’s devotion to … Continue reading →

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Attended or Followed WYD? Want to Evangelize?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by the Sisters

“Pope Francis commissioned some 3 million young people to join forces and form what could be called Missionaries Without Borders. “Where does Jesus send us?” he asked World Youth Day pilgrims July 28. “There are no borders, no limits: He … Continue reading →

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