Monastery of the Visitation
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It is quite certain
that when God calls anyone
to a state in life
He binds Himself, in consequence
by His Divine providence
to furnish that person
with all the aids required.
St Francis de Sales
Everyone has a vocation
called by God to become fully who we
are;
to love and serve Him.
Some are called to the enclosed monastic
life
to give themselves completely to loving God
and serve Him by prayer & contemplation.
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Life choices are
important moments
discernment and prayer bring
clarity.
Our life is joy-filled yet challenging
and each one that enters the monastery
brings her own God given gifts
which makes for the
richer tapestry of community. |
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In welcoming women
to our way of life,
human as well as spiritual formation is considered,
as well as the level of maturity.
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Formation is a period when you
deepen your relationship with God
in the context of community.
It is a time of spiritual growth when the journey of 'Living Jesus'
is nurtured.
Postulancy
is the first stage of religious life.
This lasts from 6 - 9 months. During this time the sister becomes
more familiar with the daily life, she learns to know the sisters &
they learn to know her. Under the guidance of a Novice Mistress she has
daily conferences during which she learns about the Consecrated
Monastic life, our Order of the Visitation, Salesian Spirituality, our Holy Founders & Prayer. Both she & the Novice Mistress use this time to reflect & discern on the
authenticity of her religious vocation. The transition from the life
once led to this new way is gentle & gradual & after consultation
with the Superior, the Council & the
community she may be welcomed into the Noviciate.
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The Novice enters the
Noviciate having received the
habit of our Order at her clothing. Black dress, white veil, white
guimp. The same habit worn by our Holy Mother St. Jane Francis de
Chantal in 1610. The Noviciate is a school of love and for two years
the novice receives a solid foundation in Scripture, Doctrine, Liturgy
& the Vows.
First Profession is the next step when the
Novice pronounces her Vows of Poverty, Chastity & Obedience for
3 years, & after this time the sister may make her
Final Profession.
She makes a public, permanent committment
to seek God according to the Gospel & Constitutions of the
Visitation Order. She receives the cross of our Order & is fully
incorporated
into the community. |
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If you feel
God is calling you to the religious life & would like to know
more please click below & fill in the form.
Vocation
Form |
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Everyday we say a prayer to Our Lady of the Visitation;
"Mother
of God make a secret visitation to many hearts."
Could it be that she is speaking to your heart,
calling YOU to follow her Son in a more profound
& intimate way?
Perhaps you would like to contact us
with questions or come for a visit,
if so click below on the email address.
visitationsisters19@gmail.com
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