The Marie du jour – May 24

Oh! but, the Blessed Virgin was the strong woman, the pure Virgin; Jesus filled all her heart, fire and flames overflowed from her heart, she had Heaven within her … But she is the strong woman par excellence, and she hid all this in her heart, and nothing appeared outside. I am weak …

Saint Mariam of Jesus Crucified

 

The Annunciation 1892 by Arthur Hacker 1858-1919
The Annunciation
Arthur Hacker (British, 1858-1919)
Oil on canvas, 1892
Tate Britain

 

she hid all this in her heart

Prières et Cantiques: Cahiers Réservés (CR 5)
Translated by Deb Thurston, OCDS
© Carmel de Bethléem

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