Ana Garcia was born at Almendral, Castille, in 1549. In 1572 she made her profession as a Carmelite in the hands of St Teresa at Saint Joseph’s, Avila. The Saint later chose her as her companion and nurse, and she subsequently brought the Teresian spirit to France and Belgium, where she proved herself, like Teresa, a daughter of the Church in her great zeal for the salvation of souls.
Quote of the day, 3 June: Mother Clare Joseph, OCD
We recall the anniversary of the profession of the foundress of the Discalced Carmelite nuns in the United States, Mother Clare Joseph Dickinson on 3 June 1773, with an excerpt from her journal of the voyage from Netherlands to America on the anniversary date.
22 May: St. Joachina de Vedruna
In 1826, Saint Joachina de Vedruna was prompted by God's Spirit to found the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of Charity (Vedruna Sisters), which spread throughout Catalonia, establishing houses for the care of the sick and the education of children, especially the poor.
23 April: Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti
In 1874 Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti founded the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa, who she also sent to Lebanon and the Holy Land
Quote of the day, 5 November: Blessed Françoise d’Amboise
Whatever the troubles and difficulties that weigh you down, bear them all patiently and keep in mind that these are the things which constitute your cross.
7 June: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
Saint Teresa chose Blessed Anne as her companion and nurse
22 May: St. Joachina de Vedruna
Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity of Vedruna
23 April: Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti
In 1874 she founded the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa, who she also sent to Lebanon and the Holy Land
Quote of the day: 30 October
To pray for the conversion of sinners and to move the mercy of God
Quote of the day: 16 October
Read the story of how St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was originally destined to enter the Carmel of Paray-le-Monial
St. Therese and the 1891-92 influenza pandemic: Death — Saint Therese of Lisieux: A Gateway
My nineteenth birthday was celebrated with a death
Quote of the day: 5 June
Madame Acarie was beatified 5 June 1791 in Rome
Here is Jerusalem!
I will never forget the moment in which our eyes saw Jerusalem
22 May: St. Joachina de Vedruna
Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity of Vedruna
Quote of the day: 9 May
On St. Gregory Nazianzen's Day, May 9 they vowed not to leave
Quote of the day: 18 April
They could not sufficiently admire the genius of Madame Acarie
11 December: St. Maria Maravillas of Jesus
What a treasure the Lord has given me in allowing me to live in Carmel!
Venerable Anne of Jesus: It’s official!
I recognized the venerable Mother Anne of Jesus
Quote of the day: 5 November
One who is never tried acquires little virtue
Quote of the day: 30 October
Descend to suffering humanity from the height of Carmel
Recent comments