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, 15 January: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
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!
Quote of the day, 25 October: St. John of the Cross and Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
St. John of the Cross says that "faith lies beyond all this understanding, taste, feeling, and imagining." Bishop Báez explains that it's the loving and welcoming presence of Jesus that gives us the faith we need to live: not only faith in God but faith in life, in ourselves, and others.
Quote of the day, 19 August: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
What does it matter to the soul... whether it feels or does not feel, whether it is in darkness or light, whether it enjoys or does not enjoy.
St. Edith Stein Novena 2021, Day 5: God is
One thing alone is certain: that God is and that his hand holds us in being.
Quote of the day, 30 July: St. John of the Cross
Where there is devotion and faith any image will be sufficient, but if they are lacking none will suffice
Quote of the day, 15 June: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
It seems to me that I have found my Heaven on earth since Heaven is God and God is in my soul
Quote of the day, 10 April: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
The apparent absence of God is necessary and fruitful for faith
Quote of the day, 9 April: St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
For three days, especially until yesterday evening, I have been in a dreadful state with abominable temptations.
Quote of the day, 11 March: St. John of the Cross
God is not inclined to work miracles. When he works them he does so, as they say, out of necessity.
Quote of the day, 4 December: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
The believer believes and doubts at the same time, but God rejoices when we raise doubts and ask Him questions
Advent I — Faith
Faith lies beyond all this understanding, taste, feeling, and imagining
Carmelite Quotes 
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