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.
17 July: Blessed Teresa of Saint Augustine Lidoine and Companions
As the French Revolution entered its worst days, sixteen Discalced Carmelites from the Monastery of the Incarnation in Compiègne offered their lives as a sacrifice to God, making reparation to him and imploring peace for the Church. On June 24th, 1794, they were arrested and thrown into prison. Their happiness and resignation were so evident that those around them were also encouraged to draw strength from God's love. They were condemned to death for their fidelity to the Church and their religious life and for their devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Singing hymns, and having renewed their vows before the superior, Teresa of St. Augustine, they were put to death in Paris on July 17th, 1794.
Quote of the day, 27 May: Discalced Carmelites
The Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne were beatified on 27 May 1906. Now the Holy Father has granted the opening of the Process of Equipollent Canonization. We have the details from the Discalced Carmelite General Curia.
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
17 July: Blessed Teresa of Saint Augustine Lidoine and Companions
Let Carmel echo joyfully the dying hymns that soared above when Compiègne so gladly gave its greatest witness to God’s love
Prayer for the Canonization of the Martyrs of Compiègne
Remember the heroic and joyful fidelity with which they glorified you
Quote of the day: 17 July
Love will always be victorious, love can do everything
17 July: Blessed Teresa of Saint Augustine Lidoine and Companions
Let Carmel echo joyfully the dying hymns that soared above when Compiègne so gladly gave its greatest witness to God’s love
17 July: Blessed Teresa of Saint Augustine and Companions
You virgins of the Lord, who have endured the great ordeal, come and rejoice with God forever
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