St. Teresa of the Andes had a lively devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In this prayer from 1917, she writes, "may your Heart be my refuge, my hope, my consolation, my solitude."
Quote of the day, 25 June: St. Teresa of the Andes
Marie du jour 2022, 28 May: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
"No one has penetrated the depths of the mystery of Christ," St. Elizabeth of the Trinity writes, "except the Blessed Virgin. This is the unspeakable 'secret' that she kept in mind and pondered in her heart..."
Marie du jour 2022, 27 May: St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, whose life had been saved through a miraculous intervention of the Blessed Virgin after her throat was slit and she was left for dead, always considered herself to be an orphaned child who was adopted by the Virgin Mary.
Marie du jour 2022, 23 May: Paul-Marie of the Cross, OCD
Father Paul-Marie of the Cross explains the meaning of the Marian title, "Beauty of Carmel." For Carmelites, Mary is the brightness of eternal light...
Marie du jour 2022, May 17: Père Jacques
The Servant of God Père Jacques de Jésus offers a reflection on John 19:27, "This is your mother". Père Jacques writes, "While the other apostles traveled across the then known world on their missionary journeys, John’s unique apostolate was to remain close to the Virgin Mary, whom Christ had entrusted to him."
Marie du jour 2022, 7 May: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
For the birthday of a novice, Sr. Martha of Jesus, St. Thérèse wrote a poem on 16 July 1894. It reads, in part: "Close to you, O my loving Mother! I've found rest for my heart..."
Quote of the day, February 10: Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Do not be very stiff or very lenient towards your children. Too much affection will make them proud. Excessive stiffness, anger, and punishment will make them desperate, dejected, and even unashamed.
Quote of the day, 16 January: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
At Cana, seeing the married couple's anxiety which they cannot hide, for they have run out of wine, in your concern you tell the Savior, hoping for the help of his divine power.
Quote of the day: 29 October
She positively believed that the good Lord couldn't do anything to her if she was in her mother's arms
Quote of the day: 12 September
Oh! I would like to sing, Mary, why I love you, Why your sweet name thrills my heart
Quote of the day: 16 July
Carmelites have chosen Mary as their Patroness and spiritual Mother
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
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
Quote of the day: 18 June
Every time I go to choir I throw myself into His Divine Heart
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