St John of the Cross has a quick and easy reference when he discusses “joy in the delights of food” in the Ascent of Mount Carmel. Simply take a look at the rich man and his sumptuous banquet while poor Lazarus lies at his gate like a piece of garbage, attracting the attention of the rich man’s hounds.
Quote of the day, 11 July: Silvio José Báez, o.c.d.
Drawing a life lesson from the parable of the Good Samaritan, Bishop Silvio José Báez says that "it doesn't take much" to identify with others and to become personally engaged. Remember, "The Good Samaritan had only a little wine and olive oil."
Marie du jour 2022, 31 May: Silvio José Báez, o.c.d.
We began the month of May rejoicing with St John of the Cross in the knowledge that "the Mother of God is mine." Today, Bishop Báez reminds us who she is. "Mary reveals herself to us: empty of self, placing all her trust in the Father's mercy."
Quote of the day, 30 October: Blessed Maria Teresa of St. Joseph
Now the time is here when the greatest saints should arise.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena 2021, Day 6: Poor in spirit
"Let's love our littleness, let's love not feeling anything, then we'll be poor in spirit and Jesus will come looking for us"
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena 2021, Day 5: Powerless
"We need to agree to remain poor and powerless, and this is the difficult part because 'the truly poor in spirit, where can we find them'?"
30 October: Blessed Maria Teresa of St. Joseph Tauscher
My heart was filled with a burning hunger and thirst to win souls for the Divine Heart
To be a disciple of Jesus — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
To be a disciple of Jesus means to take up the cross and follow him
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 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 2
They meet only a Mother who is gazing on them and smiling on them
Quote of the day: 30 June
For Secular Carmelites, Mary is a model of total commitment to God’s Kingdom
Quote of the day: 10 June
Mary reveals herself to us: empty of self, placing all her trust in the Father’s mercy
Magnificat: Mirror of Mary’s soul | El espejo del alma de María
El Magnificat es espejo del alma de María / The Magnificat is a mirror of Mary’s soul
7 June: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
May her prayer help us and her example inspire us
Quote of the day: 19 May
Do not belittle or humiliate the poor
Quote of the day: 17 May
Her docility to the Holy Spirit made her also a means of encounter
Quote of the day: 24 April
I think of those who always seem to get the leavings
30 October: Blessed Maria Teresa of St. Joseph Tauscher
A thirst to win souls for the Divine Heart
St. Teresa Novena 2019 — Day 9
I think God cannot fail anyone who serves Him
Recent comments