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S. Mary Margaret McKenzie

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 years2 years ago
Our Neighbors and Friends

Peace on Plymouth: An Advent Response

In this season of Advent, of awe and wonder, we tune into this sacred and holy birth, marveling at God becoming one of us. It’s from this place of the Incarnation, buoyed by our faith, that we pray and act in solidarity, in our unity and oneness. This article in Read more…

By VizMonastery, 5 years5 years ago
Contemplative Posts

In Solidarity with the Sisters: Silent prayer

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion  “There is a healthy silence that heals and bonds us all.” — S. Mary Margaret McKenzie The Burkinabe freedom seeker with his fist in the air. The Syrian mother lowering her babe into a boat. Pope Francis lifting the Eucharist at mass in Cuba. The police officer Read more…

By Melissa, 5 years5 years ago
Contemplative Posts

Welcome! To the founding of our Resident Visitation Lay Community

By S. Mary Margaret McKenzie If the following characteristics gathered during Phase II discussions of the Resident Visitation Lay Community Invitation inspire and call you, think about, pray about commitment: Relational, by being residential and in the midst of the neighborhood; Mutual, in living as well as in decision-making; Dedicated, Read more…

By VizMonastery, 6 years ago
Contemplative Posts

On Contemplative Presence: Notes from Phase II Resident Lay Community Conversation

We’ve been meeting every other Sunday since January. In our convening for Phase II* of the Resident Lay Community conversations, lead by Sr. Mary Margaret McKenzie (and the Holy Spirit), there is a richness — a provocative nature to the questions posed, the stories shared. On any given Sunday, as Read more…

By Melissa, 6 years6 years ago
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Visitation Resident Lay Community: “Phase Two” Under Way

by S. Mary Margaret McKenzie, VHM During “Phase One” we gathered listening groups from our various constituents. As we listened, the Sisters’ own call to foster an intentional, residential Visitation community of the laity was more clearly defined by the dedication of the laity to strengthening the church today. The Read more…

By Melissa, 6 years6 years ago
Contemplative Posts

Homeless: In the Shelter of our Hearts

The following post is from our Newsletter Archives. It first appeared in our Winter 1994 Newsletter.* by S. Mary Margaret McKenzie, VHM Homelessness happens: tenants have to move because a landlord can’t meet the mortgage payment; a single parent needs more space for growing children; a family of nine cannot Read more…

By VizMonastery, 7 years6 years ago
Contemplative Posts

Advent: God the Father, Pacing the Waiting Room Floor

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “I am praying to God, the Father, this Advent. I know he’s not on this list of saints we are invoking, but he’s central to our prayers. Who is God, the Father? He’s a new dad, pacing the waiting room floor, waiting for Jesus to be born. Read more…

By Melissa, 7 years6 years ago
Snapshots from the Sisters

Snapshots from the Sisters: Title This!

Image and text by Brian Mogren Director of the St. Jane House, Visitation Companion “One of the things I love about this time of year is finding a REAL fire burning and a hot cup of tea ready when I stop by to visit the Visitation Sisters. Oh, and great Read more…

By Melissa, 8 years ago
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