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Category Archives: Liturgical Seasons
Preparing for Lent
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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World Day for Consecrated Life Feb 2
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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Our Epiphany Queen
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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WREATH-WRAPPED HEART
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
Christmas Eve Carols 7:10PM Mass 7:30PM Christmas Day Mass 9:00AM Celebrant: Rev. Frank Jones, CssR
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Monastic Advent
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
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Advent Mass/Tree Lighting December 1st
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
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A Day in the Life of a Brooklyn Visitation Nun
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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WASH YOURSELVES CLEAN
AS I WALKED TO MY FOURTH GRADE RELIGION CLASS LAST WEEK, I THOUGHT, I HOPE THIS DEMONSTRATION HELPS GET THE POINT ACROSS ABOUT HOW SERIOUS SIN IS IN A WAY THEY’LL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND WILL REMEMBER. I WALKED … Continue reading
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Mirroring the Trinity: A Gift of Self
On May 13th, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima and Mother’s Day, Sister Gail Trinité professed her Solemn vows in the hands of our Superior in our Sacred Heart Chapel. We would like to share a reflection from Sr. … Continue reading
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