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Claire Kranz

Nine Mendota Visitation High Seniors Encounter North Minneapolis Neighbors!

by S. Mary Frances Reis, VHM For the past 20+ years the Sisters have sponsored an INNER CITY IMMERSION EXPERIENCE in North Minneapolis as one of the options for Senior Project. It has been a wonderful opportunity for service in this community and to experience another part of town! The Read more…

By VizMonastery, 10 years ago

“I am thankful for YOU!” — Gratitude inspired by St. Francis de Sales

From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University Marvel at God’s goodness. ~St. Francis de Sales Thanksgiving week is finally here and from a school and work perspective, I could not be more ready.  But, as I sit here, admittedly listening to Christmas music, I realize Read more…

By Melissa, 13 years ago

Salesian inspiration: Miracles born from our simple humanity

From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University God doesn’t call us to feed everyone, just to give Him everything we have. ~Fr. Joe Krupp, OSFS This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the National Salesian Conference here in St. Louis.  Among the speakers, Read more…

By VizMonastery, 13 years13 years ago

“Be who you are, and be that well!”

Be who you are, and be that perfectly well. ~St. Francis de Sales I believe this is the heart of Salesian Spirituality.  Simply to be who you are, be the person God made you to be.  The beauty of Salesian Spirituality is that it welcomes each and everyone of us Read more…

By VizMonastery, 13 years ago

“COURAGE!” — Inspiration from St. Francis de Sales and Claire Kranz

The following post comes from Vis Alumna and St. Louis University student Claire Kranz. We are fortunate to share it here with you: “Go courageously to do whatever you are called to do. If you have any fears, say to your soul: ”The Lord will provide for us.” If your Read more…

By Melissa, 13 years ago

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, 13 years ago

“Help One Another Find God” – Claire Kranz Reflects on words from St. Jane de Chantal

From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University “We are companions on the journey, given to one another as helpers in doing God’s work.” ~St. Jane de Chantal. During my senior year of high school at Visitation, I reflected on a Salesian quote or thought weekly Read more…

By VizMonastery, 13 years13 years ago
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