Carmelite wisdom to encourage & inspire
On 15 March 1899 after a conference at her parish's Lenten mission, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity wrote, “I met a confessor like I have never found before, and I thank God. The priest found all the signs of a true vocation in me.”
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Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew describes her experiences as Prioress in Paris in the year 1605. She tells us that four professed religious and two novices left Paris to found a new Discalced Carmelite monastery in Amiens on Pentecost. There was a Pontifical Mass and the Bishop had the head of St. John the Baptist carried in procession!
Blessed Elia of St. Clement entered the Carmel of Bari on this date in 1920. She wrote, "Lord, I've heard your voice, I'm flying to Carmel."
May the things of earth never be able to trouble my soul, and may nothing disturb my peace. Jesus, I ask you for nothing but peace...
"My God, beloved Father, with my Christ, I place my soul in your hands whenever you please. Fiat! But have mercy." A prayer written by Sr. Jeanne-Marie-Ange, OCD (13 Jan 1895 - 24 Oct 1921)
Today we dare to introduce to the world this cloistered religious who led a "life hidden with Christ in God" because she is a witness who is bursting with the joy that is rooted and grounded in love.
Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified is an example not only for her people but for the whole world
O my God, Trinity Whom I adore, help me to forget myself entirely
Edith Stein's sacrifice is a cry for, and a service to peace
Since that first embrace, Jesus did not let me go
Blessed Mary of Jesus became a living image of his love
St. Teresa of Avila reveals the human body to be Christ’s chosen dwelling place
Prayer of Gratitude: Jesus, I thank You for the Cross
St. Teresa's earliest devotion came from the gift of a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes
Jesus alone is beautiful; He is my only joy
The doctrine of Teresa of Avila shines through the charisms
My crimes were public, my repentance must be public, too
May her prayer help us and her example inspire us
How truly wonderful you are, O Word of God, in the Holy Spirit
St Mary Magdalen of the Incarnate Word prayed for renewal
!["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-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/336879821_1374507696727108_3000064146961560788_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=zESZ1qSPVwUAX8nHJ9n&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDFZ45AU4DimqPBwVRx3_lAKWnV3WId-ZVAFeKcEIFijw&oe=6425873B)
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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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