Category Archives: Monastery Events

Events occurring at our Monastery ~ mark your calendars!

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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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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RETREAT INTO GOD

Posted on July 11, 2013 by the Sisters

The Sisters of the Visitation Monastery of Brooklyn welcome you to a monastic retreat. We invite you into our garden oasis where you may find God in nature (yes, even in NYC!), to our choir with its monastic ambience and … Continue reading →

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A New Novice!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by the Sisters

  We have another Novice!  Sister Mary gave her “yes” like Our Blessed Mother, and oh, how the graces flowed…such happiness comes from within and it was the Holy Spirit overflowing in the hearts and on the faces of each … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart Apostolate

Posted on January 22, 2013 by the Sisters

The Diocese of Brooklyn is preparing its parish members to renew devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus so that a diocesan-wide Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus can take place in June 2013.  The Sacred Heart of Jesus … Continue reading →

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