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Thresholds: On the Theology of Letting Go

Written by Elizabeth Eilers Sullivan, Visitation Alumna Whew, talk about thresholds, nothing seems so cyclical as the start of the school year to give a gentle and stunning reminder of the sacred walk of liminal space. When you are no longer on one side of the bridge and are yet Read more…

By Elizabeth, 8 years8 years ago
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As the School Year Begins — Words from St. Francis de Sales

From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University Have patience with all things.  But, first of all with yourself. ~St. Francis de Sales A lot of us will begin a new school year tomorrow or later this week.  The first days of a new year can Read more…

By VizMonastery, 8 years ago
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Back to School calls for Salesian Virtue: Humility

Written by Visitation Alumna, Elizabeth Eilers Sullivan These last few weeks have been marked by back to school rituals and a flurry of fall activities. With learners young and old returning to the classroom, I am reminded of St. Francis de Sales wisdom on the Salesian virtue, humility. He says, Read more…

By Elizabeth, 9 years9 years ago
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