What you wrote about the little Thérèse amazed me
St. Edith Stein Novena 2020 — Day 6
7 August: Saint Albert of Trapani
Saint Albert of Trapani: a model of purity and prayer, and a devoted servant of Our Lady
Quote of the day: 6 August
Though St. Peter was truly certain of his vision of Christ's glory in the transfiguration, he did not want anyone to take this as the chief testimony for certitude.
falling alone
Those who fall alone remain alone in their fall
Quote of the day: 5 August
You are likewise the well of living waters that flow impetuously from Mount Lebanon
St. Edith Stein Novena 2020 — Day 5
Carmelite nuns are here only to pray, and they are not readily denied anything
Quote of the day: 4 August
If you knew how good everyone is here... It seems like I've been among them for a long time.
St. Edith Stein Novena 2020 — Day 4
Knowledge is a fact as well as an idea.
Quote of the day: 3 August
As I closed the book, I said, "That is the truth."
St. Edith Stein Novena 2020 — Day 3
I am Germany, that is, a part of it
Christ Crucified: Our strength, consolation, and hope — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Those who think that they are intimidating the Church by these acts of terror are mistaken.
Quote of the day: 2 August
It must have the mouth of its will opened only to God himself
St. Edith Stein Novena 2020 — Day 2
Today, my head is not fit for philosophizing.
Do they know? — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
humiliated, tortured, persecuted, crucified, outraged, burned… but not demolished.
Prayer for Nicaragua | Oración por Nicaragua — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Have mercy on the suffering people of Nicaragua | Ten piedad del sufrido pueblo de Nicaragua
Quote of the day: 1 August
They attack the image of Christ because he is nailed to the cross
St. Edith Stein Novena 2020 — Day 1
It is no slight matter to leave a beloved monastic family the second time. But I will accept whatever God arranges.
Quote of the day: 31 July
In my dealings with the Society I hold their concerns close to my heart and would lay down my life for them
Quote of the day: 30 July
I remain wholly united with you there beneath the rays of the Sun of Love
Being truly human — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
When we welcome our human frailty we open ourselves to faith in God
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