In 1915, Titus Brandsma wrote an article that was published in the review 'Karmelrozen' that describes Saturday Marian devotions in Carmelite churches. "Simply by thinking of Mary's help," he wrote, "we feel ourselves strengthened in our weakness."
Marie du jour 2022, 4 May: St. Teresa of Avila
In all that I say in this book I submit to what our Mother the Holy Roman Church holds... If there should be anything good in this work, may it be for the honor and glory of God and the service of His most Blessed Mother, our Lady and Patroness, whose habit I wear despite my being very unworthy to do so.
Quote of the day, 6 April: Mother Agnès of Jesus
We remember and celebrate the anniversary of the day Pauline Martin was clothed in the Discalced Carmelite habit, Friday 6 April 1883 in the Carmel of Lisieux
Quote of the day, 5 February: Blessed Titus Brandsma
In an excerpt from the new English biography of Blessed Titus Brandsma, he talks about the great joy he experiences when he wears his Carmelite habit "because it is the symbol of Mary’s protection."
Quote of the day, 10 January: Mother Agnès of Jesus, O.C.D.
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, 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
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