Carmelite wisdom to encourage & inspire
Sr. Rachel of the Quidenham Carmel in England gently cautions us to examine how we do penance: are we enthusiastic, engaging in night vigils and severe fasts, or do we choose moderate, sustained ascetical practices? Sister describes the risks and benefits to both approaches.
In the Sixth Dwelling Place of the Interior Castle, St. Teresa once again commends the practice of reflection on the Passion of Our Lord: "Life is long, and there are in it many trials, and we need to look at Christ our model, how He suffered them, and also at His apostles and saints, so as to bear these trials with perfection."
What do death and life mean to me? Jesus, my joy is to love you!
Love desires nothing but love
Mental prayer, in my opinion, is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends
For a Carmelite, Communion is heaven
The “Spirit of truth” whispers Jesus’ words to our hearts
Foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity of Vedruna
She is another Mary Magdalene whom nothing must distract from the One
We will contemplate in His light Him whom we love
Lo único que vence al mal y puede arrancarlo de raíz es el amor
Jesus, my crucified Love I just told you again to take my heart
St. Joseph was a person of unshakable faith and ardent love
Jesus gave us the Cross so the Cross might give us Love
He is a very good neighbor, His mercy and goodness are so bountiful
Prayer is...
Carmelites depend on God alone
Blessed be he who arranges everything for our good!
Not to be led astray, or deceived, or to let your spirit be broken
And where there is no love, put love
!["I took for my advocate and lord the glorious St. Joseph and earnestly recommended myself to him. [...] I don’t recall up to this day ever having petitioned him for anything that he failed to grant."](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/336879821_1374507696727108_3000064146961560788_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=GeKBPoaKfMcAX9h0wg5&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAcLb9BeLfzYJ7Lx7y3p7CUeWbXYuQwcKCz_isfJSl3zQ&oe=64238CFB)
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Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. ~ St. Teresa of Avila
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