"There is no assurance in God's revelations," writes St. John of the Cross. He cites examples from the lives of Saints Peter and Paul where they both need guidance and correction in their ministries.
Quote of the day, 29 June: St. John of the Cross
Marie du jour 2022, 25 May: St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi
In the translated works of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, we find this meditation on our Lord's resurrection: "Thou didst wish to appear to Mary first because she had conceived Thee..."
Quote of the day, 19 May: Sr. Rachel, O.C.D.
Sr. Rachel of the Quidenham Carmel in England gently cautions us to examine how we do penance: are we enthusiastic, engaging in night vigils and severe fasts, or do we choose moderate, sustained ascetical practices? Sister describes the risks and benefits to both approaches.
Quote of the day, 14 May: St. Teresa of the Andes
On 14 May 1919, St. Teresa of the Andes wrote, "I'm now in Carmel eight days. Eight days of heaven. I feel divine love in such a way that there are moments when I believe I'm unable to endure it..."
Quote of the day, 23 April: Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence gives us a lesson in Easter faith when he writes, "What consoles me in this life is that I see God by faith..."
Quote of the day, 20 April: St. John of the Cross
St. John of the Cross states that "God is not inclined to work miracles. When he works them he does so, as they say, out of necessity." St. John offers the Journey to Emmaus and other resurrection appearances to prove his point.
Quote of the day, 8 April: Blessed Elia of St. Clement
Blessed Elia of St. Clement entered the Carmel of Bari on this date in 1920. She wrote, "Lord, I've heard your voice, I'm flying to Carmel."
Quote of the day, 7 April: St. Edith Stein
"Whoever is imbued with a lively faith in Christ present in the tabernacle, whoever knows that a friend awaits here constantly—always with the time, patience, and sympathy to listen to complaints, petitions, and problems—this person cannot remain desolate..."
Quote of the day, 5 April: St. Teresa of the Andes
We recall that on this date in 1920, St. Teresa of the Andes requested the last Sacraments as she lay dying from typhus. We recall the peace she experienced when going to confession two years earlier.
Quote of the day, 19 February: Brother Lawrence
Joseph de Beaufort learned in his first conversation with Brother Lawrence that "we must nourish our souls with an exalted idea of God, and thereby we will draw great joy from being with him."
Quote of the day, 15 January: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Faith doesn't lead us to sacrifice our reason; on the contrary, the experience of God elevates it—making it noble, unconstrained, and worthy.
Quote of the day, 22 December: Blessed John Soreth
Hope obtains what it longs for: salvation; or rather, just as the shield of faith is faith itself, the helmet of salvation is salvation—Jesus Christ himself—for salvation is from the Lord, and we are to hope for salvation from our only Savior.
St. John of the Cross Novena 2021 – Day 7
Spiritual marriage is a total transformation in the Beloved... the highest state attainable in this life.
Quote of the day, 2 December: Blessed Marie-Eugène
Any attempt to arrive at a mysticism without dogma is contrary to the doctrine of Saint John of the Cross and to the very nature of contemplation.
Advent I, 2021 — Promise
If I spoke before, it was to promise Christ. If they questioned me, their inquiries were related to their petitions and longings for Christ in whom they were to obtain every good.
Quote of the day, 16 November: St. John Paul II
John of the Cross is a model of a Christian in dialogue, a man of cultural breadth who expresses well that openness proper to the men and women of his native region of Castilla
Quote of the day, 6 November: The Carmelite Rule
You must use every care to clothe yourselves in God's armour so that you may be ready to withstand the enemy's ambush.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena 2021 – Day 5
My beloved Antoinette, I leave you my faith in the presence of God, of the God who is all Love dwelling in our souls.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena 2021 – Day 4
You will have battles to fight, my little brother, you will encounter obstacles on the path of life, but do not be discouraged, call me.
Quote of the day, 27 October: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Oh, you see, sometimes I think He is going to come and take me to carry me off where He is in dazzling Light. Even now in the night of faith, the union is so profound, the embraces so heavenly!
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