Juanita Fernández Solar was born at Santiago, Chile, on July 13, 1900. From her adolescence she was devoted to Christ. She entered the monastery of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns at Los Andes on May 7, 1919, where she was given the name of Teresa of Jesus. She died on April 12 of the following year after having made her religious profession. She was beatified on April 3, 1987, at Santiago, Chile, and canonized on March 21, 1993, by Saint John Paul II and proposed as a model for young people. She is the first Chilean and the first member of the Teresian Carmel in Latin America to be canonized.
Quote of the day, 27 September: St. Teresa of the Andes
It is so rich to give to the poor. I gave my shoes to Juanito’s nurse.
13 July: Saint Teresa of Jesus Fernández Solar
Jesus alone is beautiful; He is my only joy
Quote of the day: 11 September
Since that first embrace, Jesus did not let me go
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 9
You offered Him the cries of the multitude kneeling before your altar
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 8
Sinners like me can find in you a protecting Mother
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 7
Yes, Mother, you are the celestial Madonna who guides us
Quote of the day: 13 July
Prayer of Gratitude: Jesus, I thank You for the Cross
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 6
Yes, Mary, you are the Mother of the entire universe
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 5
Who will not find balm for his pains by considering the torments of Jesus and Mary?
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 3
Her Name causes past memories to be taken away and deeply touches the intimate feelings of our soul.
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
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 1
This Virgin has never ceased to console me and to listen to me
13 July: Saint Teresa of Jesus Fernández Solar
Jesus alone is beautiful; He is my only joy
Quote of the day: 19 June
My tear-filled eyes became fixed on a picture of the Sacred Heart
Quote of the day: 9 June
For a Carmelite, Communion is heaven
The influence of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
I want to live a life of heaven, as Elizabeth says
Quote of the day: 28 May
Our Lord wants me to let myself be guided entirely by the Holy Spirit
Marie du jour 2020: 7 May
I told the little girl all that Mary inspired me to say
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