On
Wednesday, January 27 the entire school gathered for a Prayer Service in honor
of our Founders, Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal.
Characteristic
of many of our events this year, the focus was on the commemoration of the 400th
anniversary of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary.
In very moving
talks, seniors Becca F. and Claire K. shared reflections on the way in which
Visitation and Salesian spirituality have touched their lives.
Sister Mary
Frances Reis ’55, VHM, of the North Minneapolis Monastery, traced a thread of
how the Sisters’ motto, Live Jesus,
has guided her in pursuing unexpected relationships.
Elliott Hays and Wendy
Short Hays’ dramatic reading of a piece they wrote on Saint Francis and Saint
Jane’s early encounters, and their motives for beginning the Visitation Order
in 1610, was a capstone for the event.
Our Chamber Choir and Orchestra seasoned
the celebration, in particular, with their performance of “God of My Heart,” a
piece written for the 400th anniversary by Randi
Rexroth Grundahl, Choir Director.
Thank you all for sharing your time, talents and reflections.
Click here for photos from the prayer service.