St. John of the Cross points to Mary Magdalene as an example of a soul who is sick with love and longing for God, "having a similar yearning to find Him in all things." He adds that "such souls suffer much..."
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Quote of the day, 3 October: St. Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa of Avila received Viaticum on the evening of 3 October 1582 in Alba de Tormes. Her confessor and first biographer, Francisco de Ribera, S.J., captured her words: “Oh my Lord and my Spouse, now the desired hour is come.” Learn more about those moments.
Quote of the day, 12 September: St. Teresa of Avila
In 1576, St. Teresa of Avila described her mystical experiences in an objective way. We share excerpts concerning an "impulse" with references to her writings that provide us with examples of this grace.
St. Edith Stein Novena 2022: Introduction
Author Melissa Presser prayerfully composed this year's St. Edith Stein Novena. Melissa Presser is a Jewish girl who was led home to the Catholic Church by St. Edith Stein. The theme that she has chosen for this year's novena is "Waiting." Melissa writes in her introduction: "It is so hard to wait. Yet, Edith Stein waited patiently while discerning her vocation to religious life. Through this novena, we will learn from Saint Edith Stein how to wait well. Let us make this a beautiful time of waiting with God!"
Quote of the day, 3 July: Blessed Chiquitunga
Blessed Chiquitunga led an active apostolic life in Paraguay's Catholic Action movement prior to entering Carmel. In this prayer, she pleads with God: "let this ardor of my heart change into an intense life of union with You, beloved Master, of intense apostolate for Your glory..."
Marie du jour 2022, 25 May: St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi
In the translated works of St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, we find this meditation on our Lord's resurrection: "Thou didst wish to appear to Mary first because she had conceived Thee..."
Advent II, 2021 — Vision
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 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...
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