Carmelite wisdom to encourage & inspire
As the Church marks the tenth anniversary of the election of Pope Francis, we read a brief, early homily that demonstrates St. Thérèse’s influence on the pontiff: “Jesus has this message for us: mercy.”
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Fr. Quang D. Tran, SJ says his mother encouraged him to send prayer intentions to St. Joseph; “waiting lines for Jesus and Mary were always too long.” Join us as we go to Joseph for speedy prayer!
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Holy Father, with my brothers and sisters I want to risk my life, not waiting for tomorrow, without fear of being wounded, like knights without pay, as Teresa said...
In the year 2021, the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis continues. But the wise response of the Carmelite saints endures: prayer, perfection and the search for truth.
Sister Mariam Baouardy's docility to the Holy Spirit made her also a means of encounter and fellowship with the Muslim world
She was called “Chiquitunga” by her father, and still today by the people of Paraguay
Our Holy Mother Teresa taught us to live the gift of faith in a communion of love with the Church, in the spirit of obedience to the Vicar of Christ, placing our lives at the service of the Kingdom
Scripture presents Elijah as a man of crystalline faith
Threats against Bishop Báez have been so severe that Pope Francis recalled him to Rome
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Her docility to the Holy Spirit made her also a means of encounter
I believe that justice is a non-negotiable; the truth must be established
How do we become holy? It is here that John of the Cross makes a painful observation: I am confident that the Lord will help me explain this matter because it is extremely necessary to so many souls. Even though these souls have begun to walk along the road of virtue, and our Lord desires... Continue Reading →
Our Lady's face speaks peace to us and makes us capable of being peacemakers
Mary had learned to listen to the heartbeat of her Son
Pope Francis told him, “I need you right now.”
"When I have a problem, I entrust it to her"
It is in humility that a heart begins to act with the mercy of God
“Take heart, dear children; here I am, your Mother!”
“It is this intimacy with Him “within” that has been the beautiful sun illuminating my life, making it already an anticipated Heaven; it is what sustains me today in my suffering.”
!["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=GeKBPoaKfMcAX9XXZx1&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDmBYblWOwsYQvUyHlJnRrInTp75BauFCPmLcEA6oDkAA&oe=641F987B)
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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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