Blessed Mary Josephine of Jesus Crucified Catanea was a Discalced Carmelite nun from Naples who had experienced a miraculous healing and had great trust in God's will. We share one of her many famous quotes: "God's will is a kiss of His love..."
Quote of the day, 2 June: Père Jacques de Jésus
We share excerpts from Père Jacques' 1943 retreat conference on Hope and Abandonment: "When we sin against against hope, we effectively say to God: "I reject. You are wicked and heartless. I have no confidence whatsoever in you goodness"..." Père Jacques gives us the antidote and a beautiful prayer that is pleasing and powerful in the eyes of God.
Marie du jour 2022, 26 May: St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi
St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi offers this reflection on the Virgin Mary's place at Our Lord's ascension to heaven: "Mary sees the Humanity, taken from herself, formed by her most precious blood, and nourished with her milk, arrive in heaven..."
St. Joseph Novena 2022, Day 7: St. Joseph Speaks
St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote a small play about the flight into Egypt and St. Joseph has a speech in the play about God's goodness and mercy. God "will magnificently reward not only the striking things done for Him, but also the simple desires to serve Him and love Him, because He sees everything."
Quote of the day, 4 January: St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
O my Lord, what do I have except what you have given me? You are the source of goodness and bliss.
St. John of the Cross Novena 2021 – Day 5
Compared to the infinite goodness of God, all the goodness of the creatures of the world can be called wickedness. [...] Those who set their hearts on the good things of the world become extremely wicked in the sight of God.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 6
If you could see through the grilles the goodness lavished on me
Quote of the day: 4 August
The soul here cannot comprehend God perfectly
Quote of the day: 26 June
God’s will is a kiss of His love
Marie du jour: 13 May
Her face radiated an ineffable tenderness and goodness
Novena to St. John of the Cross – Day 5
"All the goodness of the creatures of the world can be called wickedness"
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Day 8
"... to commune with God within the recesses of our soul through abandonment. There lies the key to God’s love and peace."
Love for the Divine Office
On a passionate love for the Liturgy of the Hours
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