Rather than a pedagogy Teresa’s is a true “mystagogy” of prayer
Quote of the day: 27 April
Isolation: An amazing grace
The spiritual tradition of Carmel comes to our rescue
St. Joseph Novena 2020 — Day 3
Imitate the silence of Saint Joseph
Quote of the day: 6 March
She benefitted by the first Lent of the triennium to safeguard recollection in the house
Quote of the day: 28 February
Mercy should put the brake on indignation
Quote of the day: 6 February
Acts that formerly helped the soul now hinder it
St. John of the Cross Novena — Day 2
All for you and nothing for me
Quote of the day: 22 November
Think what must have been in the soul of the Virgin
Quote of the day: 8 November
You must build a little cell within your soul as I do
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 3
He wants to be my peace so that nothing can distract me
Quote of the day: 31 May
Her humility was so real for she was always forgetful, unaware, freed from self.
Quote of the day: 19 April
I saw my child so recollected, so earnest
Quote of the day: 22 February
It seemed to me that Jesus Christ was always present at my side
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 3
“Mark everything with the seal of love! It alone endures.”
Virgo Fidelis
She drew down upon herself the delight of the Holy Trinity
The Marie du jour – May 8
“Virgo fidelis”: that is, Faithful Virgin, “who kept all these things in her heart.” [Lk. 2:19] She remained so little, so recollected in God’s presence, in the seclusion of the temple, that she drew down upon herself the delight of the Holy Trinity: “Because He has looked upon the lowliness of His servant, henceforth all... Continue Reading →
The Marie du jour – May 5
Let us likewise place ourselves in the presence of the Virgin Mary, our model of contemplation, who listened faithfully to God throughout her life. Let us ask her to teach us how to listen to God, to grasp his words, and to live them out. Père Jacques of Jesus, OCD (Lucien Bunel, 1900 - 1945) ... Continue Reading →
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