For the blinder love is the more it gives such life, holding the soul surrendered, living without light in darkness.
Quote of the day, 23 September: St. John of the Cross
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena 2021, Day 1: My desires
"My desires for martyrdom are nothing... My desires are a consolation that Jesus grants at times to weak souls like mine"
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena 2021: Introduction
In this year's novena, our reflections will focus on St. Thérèse's mission to help us love God as she did. Our readings will come from Letter 197, written 17 September 1896 to her sister Marie of the Sacred Heart.
Quote of the day, 22 September: Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine
We recall the birth of Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine on this date in 1752 with an excerpt from a Christmas carol that she wrote in 1792 or 1793
Quote of the day, 21 September: Céline Martin
When she went to Rome, she told me that she had no fear of her purity being tainted by anything she came across on the trip, because she had placed herself under St Joseph’s protection.
Give, descend, and serve – Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Jesus wants to eradicate three deadly verbs from our daily life: to have, to ascend, and to command; and in their place he proposes that we should cultivate these three life-giving verbs: to give, to descend, and to serve.
Quote of the day, 20 September: Blessed Maria Teresa of St. Joseph Tauscher
"To whom much has been given," Jesus says, "much will be required". Maria Teresa knew this.
Quote of the day, 19 September: St. Teresa of Avila
How could a truly humble person think he is as good as those who are contemplative? Yes, it is true, God can make you a contemplative
Quote of the day, 18 September: Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
We must work gently and lovingly with God, asking him to accept our work
Quote of the day, 17 September: Rule of St. Albert
Each one of you is to stay in his own cell or nearby, pondering the Lord's law day and night
Quote of the day, 16 September: St. Teresa of Avila
I can not enlarge any more, for we are about to leave for Medina. I'm feeling as usual.
Quote of the day, 15 September: Père Jacques de Jésus
Let us gaze upon Mary, especially during the tragic hours of the Passion. You will not see her dramatically displaying her sorrow, as many mothers would.
Quote of the day, 14 September: St. Raphael Kalinowski
At the foot of the cross, seeing its savior drink the bitter chalice to the very dregs, solely out of love for her, seeing him immolate himself for her sins, the soul dissolves with love for him
Quote of the day, 13 September: Miguel Márquez, O.C.D.
Holy Father, with my brothers and sisters I want to risk my life, not waiting for tomorrow, without fear of being wounded, like knights without pay, as Teresa said...
Quote of the day, 12 September: St. John of the Cross
I would not consider any spirituality worthwhile that wants to walk in sweetness and ease and run from the imitation of Christ.
Quote of the day, 11 September: Cardinal Anders Arborelius, O.C.D.
Christian life here on earth, which is called “the way” in the Acts of the Apostles, is directed toward a transcendent goal which is represented by the heavenly and glorious city of Jerusalem.
11 September: Blessed Mary of Jesus López Rivas
Blessed Mary of Jesus became a living image of his love
Quote of the day, 10 September: St. Teresa of Avila
I feel very much alone in this city where I find no one who can console me in my present situation. May God provide a remedy.
Quote of the day, 9 September: Père Jacques de Jésus
Silence should penetrate deep within us and occupy every area of our inner home.
Quote of the day, 8 September: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
O Mary, if I were Queen of Heaven and you were Thérèse...
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