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My Call to do Racial Justice work as a Visitation Companion

Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “Salesian Spirituality is the heart-to-heart living of the gospel.” — Sr. Mary Margaret McKenzie, VHM I was at the monastery for prayer the day that Jamar Clark was shot and killed by the police. I remember the doorbell ringing and news of this tragedy -just four blocks away Read more…

By Melissa, 4 years4 years ago
Contemplative Posts

Lent Begins| The Uncomfortable Journey of Reconciliation

Visitation Sisters’ Lenten Focus: “We are called to reflect on the Cross of Christ looking honestly in our lives and communities, and honestly asses where we see people bearing that cross today.” (Sourcebook)

By Melissa, 5 years5 years ago
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Salesian Second Monday: The Two Francises on Catholic Social Teaching and the Fundamental Option for the Poor

Join us for our upcoming Salesian Second Monday, on November 9, 2015, from 6-8:30pm,  as Sr. Karen Mohan and Monica Ngeno offer their insights into Pope Francis’  call to be a voice for the voiceless. See how  Salesian spirituality helps us to respond to this social justice tenet, “The Fundamental Option for the Poor.” What: Catholic Social Teaching Read more…

By Melissa, 5 years5 years ago
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Salesian Second Mondays Begin!

Dear Friends, The Visitation Sisters are happy to announce that we will once again host the Second Monday of the Month Salesian Evenings. Catholic Social Teaching and the Two Francises: Pope Francis and Francis DeSales.  Fall 2015 semester dates and times: September 14; 6-8:30pm October 12; 6-8:30pm November 9; 6-8:30pm December 14; Read more…

By Melissa, 5 years5 years ago
Contemplative Posts

Naming our Sacred “Tents”

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion Under the awning of a road side fruit stand  –erected on the outskirts of Charlotte, North Carolina, I purchased the most delicious peaches. Hungry and thirsty, my husband and I had pulled off the highway — en route to the Blue Ridge mountains — to grab a quick snack. Within Read more…

By Melissa, 5 years ago
Contemplative Posts

Aligned with the Crucified Christ? A Calling for All

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “We are called to live in solidarity with the crucified Christ.” — Corein Brown, Collegeville Institute It’s Saturday morning, July 14, 2012; I am at St. Jane House in north Minneapolis for a Vocation-Storytelling-retreat with ten other discerning women and men gathered together to reflect Read more…

By Melissa, 9 years9 years ago
Contemplative Posts

Lenten Prayers: Catholic Social Teaching and News Headlines

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “Who are the poor and vulnerable among us?” Everywhere I turn these waning days of Lent, I’m being confronted with some kind of justice issue. My heart pounds, blood boils, and I pray to God, “How would you like me to respond?” Here are a Read more…

By Melissa, 9 years ago
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