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Contemplative Posts

Sr. Mary Margaret’s 12 Step Program for White Privilege

by Dave Nimmer,* Guest Blogger When I first heard about Sister Mary Margaret McKenzie’s idea to start a 12-Step Group to deal with the corrosive effects of white privilege on her life and on others, I was skeptical. I’ve been going to 12-Step meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for more Read more…

By Anna Dourgarian, 3 years3 years ago
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The Long Road Home: Eddie Brown’s story*

by Dave Nimmer, Guest Blogger Eddie Brown first met the Visitation sisters some 20 years ago when he was at Turning Point, a north side residential treatment center, trying to shake the addictions and afflictions that had plagued his life. “The [sisters] have taught me something about loving, sharing, caring Read more…

By VizMonastery, 5 years5 years ago
Neighbors and Friends

The Law of Hope: Our friend Dorice Law interviewed*

By Dave Nimmer, Guest Blogger Dorice Law leads a life that’s taken her in different directions and destinations. The 60-year-old grandmother has an office in St. Louis Park, a job in Bloomington, a divinity degree from St. John’s in Collegeville, a home in Plymouth and friends on Facebook. But her Read more…

By VizMonastery, 5 years5 years ago
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Vis Companion Profile: Bob Briscoe*

by Dave Nimmer, Guest Blogger Bob Briscoe is a regular at the monthly, Monday-night Salesian Spirituality Meetings at the Visitation Monastery. He is one of a handful of men among a roomful of women and, along with his wife Khalilah, the former Chicago cop seems to fit right in with Read more…

By VizMonastery, 5 years5 years ago
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