Carmel desired to bring together in one single memorial its own martyrs who, in different locations in Spain, bore witness during the long and bloody Civil War (1936-1939). Mentioned in this memorial are Father Angel Maria Prat Hostench, O. Carm., killed with his community in Tarrega in 1936, and Father Lucas of St. Joseph O.C.D., killed with his fellow friars in Barcelona, also in 1936. In this memorial, we also remember the groups from Lérida, Tarragona, Toledo, Olot, Terrasa, etc.
23 April: Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti
In 1874 Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti founded the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa, who she also sent to Lebanon and the Holy Land
18 April: Blessed Mary of the Incarnation Barbe Acarie
Blessed Mary of the Incarnation, better known as Madame Acarie, spared no effort in introducing the Discalced Carmelite nuns into France
17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
Blessed Baptist Spagnoli served generously in the leadership of the Carmelite Order at the beginning of the 16th century. He was vicar general of his congregation six times, and in 1513 was elected prior general of the whole Order. In his treatise on patience, he wrote, "the word of scripture proved to be a solid bulwark against my anxieties."
24 February: Blessed Josefa Naval Girbés
Blessed Josefa Naval Girbés opened a school where she taught needlework, prayer, and the evangelical virtues in her own home and formed many young girls and women, sharing with them her wisdom and understanding. She was a member of the Discalced Carmelite Third Order Secular.
4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus Grialou
Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus was captivated by the doctrine of St. Therese and St John of the Cross. He served the Discalced Carmelite Order with distinction and founded the secular institute Notre Dame de Vie.
27 January: St. Henry de Ossó y Cervelló
St. Henry de Ossó y Cervelló founded the Society of St. Teresa of Jesus (1876) dedicated to educating women in the school of the Gospel and following the example of St. Teresa.
11 December: Saint Maria Maravillas of Jesus Pidal y Chico de Guzmán
St. Maria Maravillas had a true, passionate zeal for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Even while living a life of poverty in the cloister she helped those who were in need, initiating apostolic, social and charitable works.
Quote of the day, 1 December: Jessica Powers
Come is the love song of our race and Come our basic word of individual wooing. It lifts audacious arms of lowliness to majesty's most amiable undoing, to Godhood fleshed and cradled and made least.
29 November: Blesseds Denis of the Nativity and Redemptus of the Cross
Denis of the Nativity, a priest, and the lay brother Redemptus of the Cross were sent to Indonesia where they received the martyr's crown on November 29, 1638.
Quote of the day, 3 September: St. Teresa of Avila
The chant should never be sung with musical notation but should be done in a monotone and with uniform voices
Quote of the day, 9 July: St. Edith Stein
During Lent I was allowed a beautiful task: to prepare a Mass and Office for a Feast of Regina Pacis
4 May: Blesseds Angel Maria Prat Hostench, Lucas of St. Joseph Tristany Pujol, Priests, and Companions
They called on Jesus’ name and that of the Mother of Carmel
23 April: Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti
In 1874 she founded the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa, who she also sent to Lebanon and the Holy Land
18 April: Blessed Mary of the Incarnation Barbe Acarie
She spared no effort in introducing the Discalced Carmelite nuns into France
17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
The word of scripture proved to be a solid bulwark against my anxieties
24 February: Blessed Josefa Naval Girbés
In her own home, she opened a school where she taught needlework, prayer, and the evangelical virtues
4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus Grialou
He was captivated by St. Therese and St John of the Cross
27 January: St. Henry de Ossó y Cervelló
He was founder of the Sisters of the Society of St. Teresa of Jesus
O EMMANUEL — Juan de la Cruz | John of the Cross
En los amores perfectos esta ley se requería: que se haga semejante el amante a quien quería | In perfect love this law holds: that the lover become like the one he loves
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