St. John of the Cross explains the need to persevere in prayer, citing the Archangel Gabriel’s message to St. Zechariah, “because God had heard his prayer;” then John emphasizes: “God had always heard that prayer.”
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Quote of the day, 11 December: St. John of the Cross
In his letter to a Carmelite nun from Segovia, St John of the Cross encourages her to “pass the time in the virtues of mortification and patience,” reminding her that “this life is not good if it is not an imitation” of Christ’s life.
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Quote of the day, 9 October: St. Teresa of Avila
Saint Teresa’s story of her paralysis in August 1539 and her “attitude of gratitude” to God for the healing she received reminds us of the Samaritan leper who returned to Jesus, glorifying God for his own healing.
Quote of the day, 15 July: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
On the eve of the solemnity, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity writes to a close friend to assure her of Elizabeth's faithful prayers "during the great novena in preparation for Our Lady of Mount Carmel."
The Cross, Cathedra of Infinite Love — Silvio José Báez, o.c.d.
Bishop Silvio José Báez, o.c.d. explores the theological depths of Christ's death on the cross: "The cross of Jesus is the cathedra of infinite love, limitless forgiveness, and mercy that can change the world."
Quote of the day, 7 April: St. Edith Stein
"Whoever is imbued with a lively faith in Christ present in the tabernacle, whoever knows that a friend awaits here constantly—always with the time, patience, and sympathy to listen to complaints, petitions, and problems—this person cannot remain desolate..."
Quote of the day, 15 October: St. Teresa of Avila
The ninth poem in the generally acknowledged collection of St. Teresa's poetry is her brief meditation 'On Patience' called 'Nada Te Turbe'. We present two English translations and a commentary by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D.
Quote of the day, 29 April: St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
My God, give me a heart contrite and humbled to love you...
Quote of the day, 10 February: St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
When diseases, trials and difficulties face you, resign yourselves to the will of God
Quote of the day: 31 October
We simply need to pray diligently for each other
7 June: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
May her prayer help us and her example inspire us
Marie du jour 2020: 7 May
I told the little girl all that Mary inspired me to say
Quote of the day: 17 April
Reading of sacred scripture is a great and powerful remedy
17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
The word of scripture proved to be a solid bulwark against my anxieties
Quote of the day: 1 April
My God, give me a humble and contrite heart
Quote of the day: 21 March
God doesn't move, patience achieves everything
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: 4 December
He bore everything with patience and love
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 8
We must always keep our eyes on God
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 4
Bring yourself back to Him, let go of this natural inclination in order to please Him
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