Category Archives: Liturgical Seasons

Sunday chat Sept 12

1.   Saint Francis makes it very clear that he is this gentleman’s father, even referring to him as his “real son.” How do priests and bishops become our fathers in an even more real way than biological fathers? 2.   Reflect … Continue reading

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Daughters of St Francis de Sales Celebrate 25 Years Sat Sept 11 at Mass in Monastery

The Association of St Francis de Sales BROOKLYN CHAPTER will hold Mass at 11AM on September 11th at the Sacred Heart Chapel of Visitation Monastery, celebrating its 25th Anniversary. You are welcome to attend!

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Sunday chat Aug 28

In the opening paragraph, St Francis says: “God’s heavenly goodness does not let you fall into these faults in order to abandon you, but so as to humble you and make you take a firmer and tighter hold on the … Continue reading

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Sunday chat August 22

St. Francis mentions two kinds of spiritual coldness: that which is caused by a slackening of good resolutions, and that which is due to simply weariness and heaviness. Can the second type lead to the first? How? What can we … Continue reading

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Visitation Monastery Resumes Daily Public Mass Starting July 5 2021

Thank you for your patience! Mass times are: Mon, Wed, Thurs,  8:15AM Tues, Sat 8AM Fri- varies, please call the evening before, usually  930AM or 10AM but not always First Fridays of the month are at 8AM. SUNDAY AT 9am … Continue reading

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New Postulant

On Divine Mercy Sunday we welcomed a new postulant into our community. Please pray for her!

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Mother Superior Speaks

about St Margaret Mary Alacoque on podcast:https://visitationspirit.podbean.com/

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Blessed Feast of St Jane

St. Jane de Chantal’s Feast is celebrated on August 12th and this Foundress of the Visitation Order of Holy Mary demonstrates characteristics that can model responses for us in our own times. We are living through the Covid-19 pandemic; she … Continue reading

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SACRED HEART MISSION

You and/or your Diocese has been consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. What a blessing! Now you can learn to LIVE that consecration, to deepen your commitment to His Sacred Heart. How? There are many ways. To begin, view … Continue reading

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Sacred Heart Novena Masses June 11-19 2020

  Day 9 Solemnity of the SACRED HEART OF JESUS   Day 8 Novena June 18 Wednesday Mass Readings Special for Novena Day 7 Novena June 17 Wednesday Day 6 Novena June 16 Tuesday   Day 5 Novena June 15 … Continue reading

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