Our growth in silent prayer leads us from “thinking much” to “loving much,” as St. Teresa of Avila says. Thus, the next stage of prayer “means focusing a loving gaze on Jesus,” writes Antoine-Marie Leduc, o.c.d.
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St. Joseph Novena 2023, Day 4: God’s heart
St. Thérèse indicates that Mary told Joseph to sleep: “Rest in peace under the gaze of Him whose heart is always watching.” Once asleep, he heard God’s message: “Flee to Egypt.”
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St. Joseph Novena 2023, Day 2: He looks
Scripture says, “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous.” St. Joseph is rapt in amazement at the Infant's gaze, telling Mary, "He looks at me, His poor, unworthy servant." Let Jesus gaze at you!
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St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena 2022, Day 3: A praise of glory is…
St. Elizabeth defines her title, “Praise of Glory” as “a soul that gazes on God;” she also uses terms like reflector, bottomless abyss, and crystal. St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians provides the original context.
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Quote of the day, 7 September: Père Jacques de Jésus
On the morning of the second day of his retreat in Pontoise, Père Jacques stresses this point: “we must truly see Christ.” He continues that our knowledge of the Lord must be vital, not verbal: “we must strive to love Christ passionately and prepare to see him face to face, when we die.”
Quote of the day, 22 May: Père Jacques of Jesus
How urgent it is for us to call on the Holy Spirit as we enroll, figuratively speaking, in the University of Divine Love! What do we have to do in order to benefit fully from our master’s lessons? First, we must consciously acknowledge the impossibility of progressing in prayer apart from our master. Recall the... Continue Reading →
Quote of the day, 11 October: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Letting ourselves be conquered by the loving gaze of Jesus is the beginning of a new and eternal life.
Quote of the day, 13 July: St. Teresa of the Andes
Gaze at him tirelessly...
Quote of the day, 9 May: St. John of the Cross
It is indeed credible that a bird of lowly flight can capture the royal eagle of the heights
Prayer to the Holy Spirit — St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
Holy Spirit, inspire me; Love of God, consume me
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 4
Who would not cry in your arms without instantly receiving your immaculate kiss of love and comfort?
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 2
They meet only a Mother who is gazing on them and smiling on them
Marie du jour 2020: 12 May
She lives with joy because she trusts totally in the Lord
Mary, Mother of God: Her face speaks peace — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Our Lady's face speaks peace to us and makes us capable of being peacemakers
Quote of the day: 7 September
How I love our evening rendezvous;
Quote of the day: 30 August
To look at Christ living and praying, we learn to know his Mother better
August 16: Blessed Maria Sagrario
Blessed be he who arranges everything for our good!
Quote of the day: 10 June
The gaze of Mary is God's gaze directed at each one of us
Marie du jour: 20 May
She raised her head as a servant of the Lord welcoming his word
Quote of the day: 22 January
"Gaze at him in your little heaven"
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