In his retreat for the Carmel of Pontoise in 1943, the Servant of God Père Jacques de Jésus, OCD offered a meditation on The Divine Preparation in Mary and in Us. His essential point was this: "Divine preparations are always and above all spiritual rather than material."
Quote of the day, 23 March: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Excerpts from the diary of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity for 23 March 1899: "There are three principal devotions to Mary: the scapular, pictures, the rosary..."
Quote of the day, 4 March: Józef Kucharczyk, o.c.d.
Discalced Carmelite provincial delegate Father Józef Kucharczyk in Kyiv says, "Our presence here in Ukraine is important so that the people can feel this kind of security—spiritual security." Learn about the initiatives that the faithful bring to him to unite in prayer.
Quote of the day, 8 December: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Mary was always "full of grace," the "all beautiful." What is the secret behind the beauty of Mary's life? The Virgin Mary was the transparency of God.
Quote of the day: 9 July
Carmel finds in Mary the fullness of the spirit that is its own
12 July: Saints Louis Martin and Marie Azelie Guerin
Do as I did: pray, and you will not be carried away by the current.
Marie du jour 2020: 30 May
Mary rejoices because she is the bearer of Emmanuel, of ‘God with us’
Our Lady of Joy — Homily for The Immaculate Conception | Silvio José Báez, O.C.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Managua
The Most Pure Virgin Mary is "Our Lady of Joy"
Quote of the day: 8 December
Look at the Blessed Virgin's light!
Quote of the day: 6 December
She loved to join in our small parties and celebrations in the house
12 July: Saint Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin
Do as I did: pray, and you will not be carried away by the current
Quote of the day: 23 March
There are three principal devotions to Mary: the scapular, pictures, the rosary
"O Immaculate Virgin! You are my Sweet Star"
Novena to Saints Louis and Zélie Martin – Day 9
We must be willing to accept generously the will of God, whatever it is, because it will always be what is best for us."
The Marie du jour – May 20
Mary was immersed in the ocean of God’s being
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