Pauline Martin explains that Thérèse "could have legitimately taken the Habit... before the end of October, but she in fact didn’t take the Habit until 10th January 1889."
Quote of the day, 10 January: Mother Agnès of Jesus, O.C.D.
Quote of the day, 12 August: Paul-Marie of the Cross, O.C.D.
As the soul is united to Christ, so Carmel is hidden in Mary. She is, par excellence, the contemplative soul.
Quote of the day, 29 June: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
For the Carmelite there is only one occupation: “to love, to pray.”
Quote of the day, 15 April: Teresia Renata Posselt, O.C.D.
"It was a feast such as the Cologne Carmel has never seen"
Quote of the day, 6 April: Pauline Martin
The day of my Habit Reception, 6th April 1883, my poor little Thérèse, who was very sick at that time, came to embrace me before the ceremony
Quote of the day, 5 February: Céline Martin
During the [clothing] ceremony, I received a special grace of intimate union with my Beloved
St. Therese receives the habit
I don’t know if I’ve already told you how much I love snow?
Quote of the day: 14 November
Now we are beginning, and let them strive to advance always from good to better
Quote of the day: 5 July
All of us who wear this holy habit of Carmel are called to prayer and contemplation
Quote of the day: 13 June
It is as if they carefully expose that monastic garment to their Redeemer
Marie du jour 2020: 19 May
Let us, imitate in some way the great humility of the Blessed Virgin
Marie du jour 2020: 9 May
I have no other remedy than to approach His mercy
Marie du jour: 6 May
I will lead you, myself, to the place where you will be a religious
Marie du jour 2020: 2 May
Hide well the poor lamb under your mantle
Quote of the day: 15 April
It was a feast such as the Cologne Carmel has never seen
Quote of the day: 3 March
The scapular is essentially a habit
Quote of the day: 17 February
These nuns can be a burden for you, mi padre
Quote of the day: 15 February
Edith’s six months of probation passed quickly.
Quote of the day: 13 February
Her Sisters referred to her as the "Mobile Tabernacle"
Quote of the day: 5 February
I received a special grace of intimate union with my Beloved
Carmelite Quotes 
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