St. Teresa is concerned about the health of her nuns, particularly the prioresses in Seville and Malagón. She writes to the prioress in Seville, "God is life, and he can give it. Always keep praying for this..."
Quote of the day, 16 February: St. Teresa of Avila
On 16 February 1578 Saint Teresa wrote to Father Gracián about her arm, which she broke in a fall on Christmas Eve: "It is still swollen, as is also my hand, and covered with plaster..."
Quote of the day, 11 February: Saint Zélie Martin
Saint Zélie Martin learns that her breast cancer has reached such an advanced stage that it is inoperable. She writes to her husband, "I'll go to Lourdes on the first pilgrimage, and I hope the Blessed Mother will cure me, if it's necessary. In the meantime let's stop worrying."
Quote of the day, 8 June: St. Zélie Martin
My father is quite, quite sick. Yesterday, Sunday, I didn't know what to do...
22 May: St. Joachina de Vedruna
Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity of Vedruna
Witness to the truth — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Christ Crucified is a king who bears witness to the truth
22 May: St. Joachina de Vedruna de Mas
We must spend every minute in loving God
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