Author Archives: the Sisters

A Visitandine Perspective on the Year of Mercy

Posted on December 3, 2015 by the Sisters

The Blessed Mother is a sublime model of Mercy and the Scriptural passage of the Visitation of Our Lady exudes this characteristic in a joyful way. As Visitandines we can begin this Year of Mercy by living more deeply the … Continue reading →

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Advent in the Monastery

Posted on November 28, 2015 by the Sisters

This evening we begin the most reverent and mystical season of Advent. The Monastery is a silent stronghold of prayerful preparation as Sisters move about, getting the Advent wreaths and candles into their holders, setting out the Advent blessings, changing … Continue reading →

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More Photos of the First Profession

Posted on November 23, 2015 by the Sisters

Sister’s Choir: Opening of the Eucharistic Liturgy THE CALL: Celebrant: Sister, what do you ask of God and the Church? Novice: I, Sister Mary Louise, ask the mercy of the Lord and for love of God our Savior, the grace … Continue reading →

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First Vows at Visitation Monastery

Posted on November 22, 2015 by the Sisters

On Saturday November 21st, 2015 Sr. Mary pronounced her First Vows  in the presence of Fr Peter Sharpe and Msgr Hardiman, receiving the new name of Sr. Mary Elizabeth.  

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Sister to Pronounce First Vows on Saturday November 21

Posted on November 18, 2015 by the Sisters

On the Feast of the Presentation, Saturday November 21, 2015 Sr. Mary will make her temporary Profession of the Vows of poverty, chastity and obedience at Visitation Monastery, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Holy Mass will be at 1PM in the Sacred … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Sister to Attend Consecrated Life in Communion, Rome, 2016

Posted on November 12, 2015 by the Sisters

Two Sisters from both the First and Second Federations of the Visitation Order in the United States are planning to accept the invitation from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and attend the special week in Rome called “Consecrated … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH! Brooklyn Visitandines Wake Up the World

Posted on October 31, 2015 by the Sisters

Brooklyn Diocesan Net Tv featured the Visitation Sisters Sunday November 1, 2015 at 7pM on “Wake Up the World” Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vosI6i49Foc

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National Vocations Awareness Week Nov 1-7

Posted on October 30, 2015 by the Sisters

The Visitation Sisters invite you to consider a Vocation to our monastic way of life, and during this week you might find it helpful to post your questions in our chatroom here: http://visitationspirit.org/living-jesus-chat-room/ Just sign in as a guest and … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Visitation Monastery Honored as “Pioneer Community” in Diocese

Posted on October 26, 2015 by the Sisters

On Sunday October 25, 2015 The Brooklyn Diocese gathered religious communities and the lay faithful at St James Cathedral to celebrate Mass and “honor the roots” of religious life in Brooklyn/Queens. All religious present renewed their vows after the moving … Continue reading →

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Lovely Night of Prayer at Candlelight Rosary

Posted on October 23, 2015 by the Sisters

This beautiful experience of honoring the Mother of God in the Presence of Her Son at Visitation with Sisters, students and families will become a new tradition. Here are some memories of this night on the Feast of St John … Continue reading →

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