Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity writes for the last time to Père Gonsalve Vallée, her Dominican spiritual father, that “next year I will celebrate your feast with St Dominic in 'the inheritance of the saints in light'.” This letter is a testament to his spiritual guidance over the course of six years.
Quote of the day, 14 May: St. Teresa of the Andes
On 14 May 1919, St. Teresa of the Andes wrote, "I'm now in Carmel eight days. Eight days of heaven. I feel divine love in such a way that there are moments when I believe I'm unable to endure it..."
Praying with St. Teresa of Avila: Silvio José Báez, o.c.d.
Bishop Silvio José Báez leads us in a reflection on St. Teresa as a teacher of prayer, who told us that the Gospels helped her to pray, leading her to a personal meeting with Jesus the Teacher.
Quote of the day, 18 February: St. John of the Cross
Oh, how sweet your presence will be to me, you who are the supreme good!... I will not rest until I rejoice in your arms.
Quote of the day, 4 February: Blessed Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus
Let theologians learn from Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity to make use of the truths of dogma in order to be recollected in God
Quote of the day, 9 November: St. John of the Cross
God pays little attention to your oratories and places arranged for prayer if through your desire and the delight you take in them you become attached...
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena 2021 – Day 4
You will have battles to fight, my little brother, you will encounter obstacles on the path of life, but do not be discouraged, call me.
Quote of the day, 19 August: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
What does it matter to the soul... whether it feels or does not feel, whether it is in darkness or light, whether it enjoys or does not enjoy.
Marie du jour 2021, May 8: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
“Virgo fidelis”: that is, Faithful Virgin, “who kept all these things in her heart.”
Quote of the day: 27 April
Rather than a pedagogy Teresa’s is a true “mystagogy” of prayer
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.
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