The massacre began by firing squad, but the impatient, bloodthirsty crowd lost control
The Blessed Martyrs of the Carmelite Convent — 2 September 1792
Quote of the day: 13 June
It is as if they carefully expose that monastic garment to their Redeemer
Quote of the day: 15 April
It was a feast such as the Cologne Carmel has never seen
Quote of the day: 21 November
Too little love is a worse offense against the Divine Heart than too much
Quote of the day: 8 November
You must build a little cell within your soul as I do
Quote of the day: 1 November
I wish her to be called—Teresa of Jesus
Marie du jour: 21 May
They chanted daily, in community, the hymn to Our Lady, for help in time of pestilence
Quote of the day: 9 April
O best of fathers, how accountable we would be if we didn’t become saints
Quote of the day: 29 March
The fate of our Spanish sisters tells us what we must be prepared for
Novena to Saints Louis and Zélie Martin – Day 6
through my tears, my heart abounds with joy READING April 10, 1888 … Thérèse, my little Queen, entered Carmel yesterday! God alone could demand such a sacrifice, but He’s helping me so powerfully that through my tears, my heart abounds with joy. One who loves you, Louis Martin. From Louis Martin to the Nogrix family... Continue Reading →
“Juanita preferred the poorest one”
On 7 May 1919, Saint Teresa of Jesus of the Andes entered the Discalced Carmelite monastery of the Holy Spirit in the township of Los Andes, roughly 90 kilometers from her family in the capital of Santiago, Chile. Years later, her brother Luis testified for her process of beatification and canonization: "Juanita chose the poorest... Continue Reading →
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