St. Teresa of the Andes had a lively devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In this prayer from 1917, she writes, "may your Heart be my refuge, my hope, my consolation, my solitude."
Quote of the day, 25 June: St. Teresa of the Andes
Quote of the day, 23 June: Blessed Mary Josephine
Blessed Mary Josephine of Jesus Crucified Catanea was a Discalced Carmelite nun from Naples who had experienced a miraculous healing and had great trust in God's will. We share one of her many famous quotes: "God's will is a kiss of His love..."
Quote of the day, 2 June: Père Jacques de Jésus
We share excerpts from Père Jacques' 1943 retreat conference on Hope and Abandonment: "When we sin against against hope, we effectively say to God: "I reject. You are wicked and heartless. I have no confidence whatsoever in you goodness"..." Père Jacques gives us the antidote and a beautiful prayer that is pleasing and powerful in the eyes of God.
Ukraine: In God’s hands
The Discalced Carmelites who remain in Ukraine look to the martyr Saint Edith Stein for inspiration and discernment because she was willing “to live and die in the hands of the Lord, as God wills and when God wills.” Father Józef Kucharczyk, OCD gives us an update and thanks us for our prayer and financial support.
Quote of the day, 14 February: St. Zélie Martin
St. Zélie Martin, pregnant with Céline, is tortured with fear that she will lose the pregnancy or the child will die in infancy like her last two babies: "you can't imagine how frightened I am of the future... The best thing to do is to put everything in the hands of God..."
Quote of the day, 15 January: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Faith doesn't lead us to sacrifice our reason; on the contrary, the experience of God elevates it—making it noble, unconstrained, and worthy.
Quote of the day, 14 January: Père Jacques de Jésus
All that comes from God is wise and loving. We have only to accept his will with thanksgiving and adoration; it is what is best for us.
Quote of the day, 17 August: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
The soul that still keeps something for self in its “inner kingdom”, whose powers are not “enclosed” in God, cannot be a perfect praise of glory
Quote of the day, 24 January: St. John of the Cross
Abandonment is a steel file and the endurance of darkness leads to great light
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 5
And then when evening comes... again let us sleep in Love.
Quote of the day: 16 October
Read the story of how St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was originally destined to enter the Carmel of Paray-le-Monial
Quote of the day: 16 September
We can remain in God’s presence, however busy we are, however we feel
Carmelite spirituality: apostolic or contemplative?
Carmelite spirituality is not contemplative and apostolic. It is apostolic because it is contemplative
Quote of the day: 6 July
Abandonment is a steel file and the endurance of darkness leads to great light
Quote of the day: 11 May
To believe means to trust, first of all
Quote of the day: 12 April
It’s not easy to let yourself be surprised by God
Quote of the day: 4 April
Love is the name of this ineffable Tree
St. Joseph: Silence, Humanity and Love — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
It takes courage to dream, not mere imagination
St. John of the Cross Novena — Day 7
To be taken with love for a soul, God does not look on its greatness, but on the greatness of its humility.
Our Lady of Joy — Homily for The Immaculate Conception | Silvio José Báez, O.C.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Managua
The Most Pure Virgin Mary is "Our Lady of Joy"
Carmelite Quotes 
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