On 2 February 1922 St. Edith Stein received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Here we read the recollections of her novice mistress, with added commentary by scholar, translator, and editor Father John Sullivan, O.C.D.
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Quote of the day, 10 November: Hermann Cohen
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, 20 September: Hermann Cohen
The Servant of God Herman Cohen was the first to lead a pilgrimage to Lourdes on 20 September 1858. Hundreds of people joined him in front of the grotto, although it was still blocked off by barricades and the civil authorities forbade close access to the site. He made quite an impression on St. Bernadette.
Quote of the day, 3 September: Hermann Cohen
Preaching in 1864 in Malines, Belgium on Catholicism in England, the Servant of God Hermann Cohen boldly spoke out against the so-called "progress" of the secularization he witnessed in England. "The great obstacle to progress is that the Master has been excluded from all Laws, Constitutions, and Governments..."
St. Edith Stein Novena 2022: Day Six
Today St. Edith Stein shares with a close friend that Edith realized religious life isn't a matter of naval-gazing but rather an imperative "to carry the divine life" into the world. And the "the deeper one is drawn into God", the greater is this mandate.
Marie du jour 2022, May 2: Hermann Cohen
After many attempts in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Servant of God Hermann Cohen was the Discalced Carmelite friar sent by Pope Pius IX to convert England in 1862.
Quote of the day, 25 January: Hermann Cohen
I was very moved and felt the Lord was touching me. When the priest raised the host, my tears began to flow.
Quote of the day, 20 January: Hermann Cohen
Adorable sacrament, blessed spring from which my dry lips can drink the first fruits of eternal life, my heart is filled with joy. I need to bless you and sing your praises in songs of joy and thanksgiving.
Quote of the day, 5 January: Jean Thierry Ebogo
Yesterday, Lord, it was you I was looking for in the people of my own flesh and blood in those who loved me Today, Lord, it is you who I have found in strangers, in foreigners in those who do not love me
Quote of the day, 6 August: St. Teresa of the Andes
The Carmelite must ascend the Tabor of Carmel and be clothed with the garments of penance that will make her more like Jesus.
Quote of the day, 6 June: Hermann Cohen
At the moment of Benediction, though I was not kneeling like the congregation, I felt something deep within me
Quote of the day, 6 March: Hermann Cohen
I felt something deep within me as if I had found myself. It was like the prodigal son facing himself
Quote of the day: 10 November
I was born and lived in this state of original sin, unransomed by holy baptism
Quote of the day: 30 October
To pray for the conversion of sinners and to move the mercy of God
Quote of the day: 27 October
"With her help, I have been able to build up my interior life."
Quote of the day: 10 October
At that time Father Francis came to this place. He had been the Duke of Gandía...
Quote of the day: 19 September
Some verses alone of that divine book scattered my doubts and caused an unexpected and indefectible light to fall on my eyes
The Transverberation of St. Teresa of Jesus — Discalced Carmelite Friars
Pauline Reinach gave to Edith her copy of St. Teresa’s The Book of Her Life
Quote of the day: 28 August
As I began to read the Confessions, it seemed to me I saw myself in them
Quote of the day: 20 July
Elijah, the prophets and conversion of heart: Elijah is the "father" of the prophets
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