To Saint Teresa, Carmel owes its élan and its psychology. Carmelite psychology was always realistic. Under the reformer’s influence it became more so.
Quote of the day, 12 October: Paul-Marie of the Cross, O.C.D.
Quote of the day, 24 August: St. Edith Stein
St Edith Stein tells the story of how "a small group of nuns and visitors" in 1560 began to discuss with St Teresa the idea of establishing a new monastery in Avila
25 May: St. Mary Magdalen of the Incarnate Word de’ Pazzi
St Mary Magdalen of the Incarnate Word prayed for renewal
14 December: St. John of the Cross
By following his example
may we come to the eternal vision of your glory
25 May: St. Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi
Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi led a hidden life of prayer and self-denial
Quote of the day: 21 May
His name is Fray Juan Bautista Rubeo de Ravenna
14 December: St. John of the Cross
16th c. Spanish co-founder of the Discalced Carmelite friars
"I would have given a thousand lives to save one soul"
On 24th August 1562, Saint Teresa of Avila founded the first monastery of her Discalced Carmelite reform in Avila, Spain under the patronage of Saint Joseph. Do you know why? Because there was a crisis in the Church!
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