We recall the birth of the Servant of God Hermann Cohen on this date in 1820, with links to biographical sketches by his admirers and fellow Jewish converts. Cohen himself cries out, “I love Jesus Christ—that’s the secret of my immense peace.”
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Quote of the day, 14 October: St. Edith Stein
In St. Edith Stein’s biography of St. Teresa of Avila, we read this bold statement: “One who loves feels compelled to do something for the beloved.” It describes not only St. Teresa of Jesus but St. Teresa Benedicta, too.
Triduum of Prayer to the Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne – Day 3
We read a prophetic verse from a Christmas hymn composed by the prioress of the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne Mother Teresa of Saint Augustine, Marie Lidoine. Biographer Professor William Bush describes Mother Lidoine's resplendent transformation in her final moments at the foot of the scaffold.
Quote of the day, 6 July: St. John of the Cross
By the 6th of July 1591, St. John of the Cross had been relieved of responsibility in the governance of the Discalced Carmelite friars and among those who were disturbed by the news were two nuns in Segovia. On the 6th, St. John wrote from Madrid to assuage their fears and concerns. Those letters contain two of his most famous quotes.
Quote of the day, 8 April: Blessed Elia of St. Clement
Blessed Elia of St. Clement entered the Carmel of Bari on this date in 1920. She wrote, "Lord, I've heard your voice, I'm flying to Carmel."
Quote of the day, 28 March: St. Teresa of Avila
"To have had virtuous and God-fearing parents along with the graces the Lord granted me should have been enough for me to have led a good life, if I had not been so wretched." Today we celebrate the birth of St. Teresa of Jesus, born 28 March 1515 in Avila.
Quote of the day, 28 January: St. Edith Stein
Edith Stein produced a translation in two volumes of The Disputed Questions on Truth of St. Thomas Aquinas, but in a novel way....
Quote of the day, 26 August: St. Edith Stein
During that time of unusual demonstrations of grace and of the most severe tests, Teresa also received a visible sensory image of the glowing love that pierced her heart.
Quote of the day, 3 February: Père Jacques
3 February 1944 the 3 Jewish boys that Father Jacques had hidden in his school were deported to Auschwitz
Remembering Nathan Trapuzzano — The Nathan Trapuzzano Memorial Foundation
Nathan Benjamin Trapuzzano was born May 17, 1989. The fourth of five children, he was raised in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, a suburb north of Pittsburgh. Growing up, Nathan excelled in academics and athletics, held a black belt in karate, and possessed superb skills playing both...Via The Nathan Trapuzzano Memorial Foundation Nathan and his beautiful bride, Jennifer
Quote of the day: 19 October
Guy Gaucher, O.C.D., master biographer of St. Thérèse, was ordained Bishop of Meaux, France 19 October 1986
Quote of the day: 14 October
When the Blessed Sacrament was brought into her cell, the Holy Mother raised herself without anyone’s help
Quote of the day: 3 October
"My child, the hour of my death has come."
Quote of the day: 15 February
Edith’s six months of probation passed quickly.
Quote of the day: 2 February
As he lay dying, Hermann Cohen intoned the Salve Regina
Quote of the day: 15 December
Naturally, in our seclusion we have a beautiful and silent Advent
Quote of the day: 6 December
She loved to join in our small parties and celebrations in the house
Quote of the day: 10 November
I love Jesus Christ—this is what I want to proclaim
Quote of the day: 16 October
Edith Stein was received into the Cologne Carmel as just another postulant
Quote of the day: 3 October
"My child, the hour of my death has come."
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