And if I rejoice, Lord, in the hope of seeing you, yet seeing I can lose you doubles my sorrow. Living in such fear and hoping as I hope, I die because I do not die.
Advent II, 2021 — Vision
Advent I, 2021 — Promise
If I spoke before, it was to promise Christ. If they questioned me, their inquiries were related to their petitions and longings for Christ in whom they were to obtain every good.
Quote of the day, 25 August: St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
I cannot stand this life any longer; my weakened soul cannot stand it any longer!... Farewell blessed earth; it is to you that I owe my life!...
Quote of the day, 27 June: St. John of the Cross
The soul does not fear death when she loves; rather she desires it.
Quote of the day, 6 December: St. John of the Cross
But if you are not waiting for my works, what is it that makes you wait, my most clement Lord?
Quote of the day: 7 July
The reason why our master does not always allow us to hear his voice is because he wishes to be sought after
Quote of the day: 12 February
February 12, 1691 Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection died in the embrace of the Lord
Quote of the day: 12 January
The Son is the only delight of the Father
Quote of the day: 5 March
Do you ever feel a longing for the infinite?
"Advent is a privileged season, in which the Church sighs for her Spouse"
Advent: A season of war and longing – Roman Observations
St. Edith Stein Novena – Day 3
In dryness and emptiness the soul becomes humble. The earlier arrogance disappears when one no longer finds in oneself anything that would give reason to look down on others; instead, others now appear to one to be more perfect...
Carmelite Quotes 
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