St. Titus Brandsma taught us by example that "love means reaching out to someone, even an enemy." This quote from Father John Malley, O.Carm. at the beatification Mass still rings true today.
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Quote of the day, 11 January: St. Teresa of Avila
"The world is all in flames; they want to sentence Christ again, so to speak, since they raise a thousand false witnesses against Him," cries St. Teresa of Avila, pleading: "this is not the time to be discussing with God matters that have little importance."
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Quote of the day, 2 October: St. Raphael Kalinowski
St Raphael Kalinowski was aware of the news, even as he aged. We note that he greatly distrusted the Russian Church: "From Moscow with caution! You cannot trust her sincerity." And when delinquents attacked a Carmelite procession in Rome, he wrote, "how long, O Lord?!"
Quote of the day, 17 September: St. Albert of Jerusalem
On this feast day of St. Albert of Jerusalem, we recall that he gave the Rule of Life to Carmelite hermits who lived "near the spring on Mount Carmel." He urged them to clothe themselves with God's armor and to prepare for "the enemy's ambush". The enemy came in human form when the Mamluks who conquered the Crusader stronghold at Acre moved south unchallenged and massacred the hermits on Carmel.
Quote of the day, 12 August: St. John Paul II
As we remember Blessed Isidore Bakanja on his feast day, this "martyr of the Scapular" calls us to follow his example of fidelity to the Blessed Virgin. We share excerpts from the homily of St. John Paul II and a brief biography from the Carmelite Order's website.
Quote of the day, 20 February: John Malley, O.Carm.
The Gospel spoke today about the love of enemies, that ability to reach out to those who persecute. Titus had that opportunity and lived it out so well. He had the ability to say, “You must love him, but perhaps not all the time, not all day, not at each moment.”
Quote of the day, 29 December: The Carmelite Rule
Since man's life on earth is a time of trial, and all who would live devotedly in Christ must undergo persecution, and the devil your foe is on the prowl like a roaring lion looking for prey to devour...
Quote of the day, 23 August: Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
When the Church sees that many people are distancing themselves and attacking Her, the Church never experiences the bitterness of resentment or the evil power of revenge; She always acts with gentleness and mercy
Quote of the day, 7 August: The Carmelite Rule
Since man's life on earth is a time of trial, and all who would live devotedly in Christ must undergo persecution...
Undergoing persecution
You must use every care to clothe yourselves in God's armour
Politico-Religious Oppression in Nicaragua — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Threats against Bishop Báez have been so severe that Pope Francis recalled him to Rome
Justice is a non-negotiable — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
I believe that justice is a non-negotiable; the truth must be established
Bishop Silvio Báez: “No rebuilding without a reckoning”
The Church must continue to be less diplomatic and more prophetic
Quote of the day: 24 March
The scapular of the Virgin cannot separate us from the Gospel
St. Joseph Novena 2020 — Day 7
What is my contribution to make Jesus known?
St. John of the Cross Novena — Day 5
In tribulation, immediately draw near to God with trust
Quote of the day: 12 August
I saw a man come from the forest with his back torn apart
27 July: Blessed Titus Brandsma
He proclaimed human dignity and the freedom of the Church, even in the throes of degrading persecution and death
St. Joseph Novena 2019 – Day 7
Persecution begins with his birth and will follow him until his death
July 27: Blessed Titus Brandsma
"Oh, that this day we might realize the value God has placed on the suffering He sends: He, the All-Good."
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