In 1826, Saint Joachina de Vedruna was prompted by God's Spirit to found the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of Charity (Vedruna Sisters), which spread throughout Catalonia, establishing houses for the care of the sick and the education of children, especially the poor.
16 May: Saint Simon Stock
Simon, an Englishman, died at Bordeaux in the mid-thirteenth century. He has been venerated in the Carmelite Order for his personal holiness and his devotion to Our Lady.
18 April: Blessed Mary of the Incarnation Barbe Acarie
Blessed Mary of the Incarnation, better known as Madame Acarie, spared no effort in introducing the Discalced Carmelite nuns into France
6 November: Saint Nuno of St. Mary
The Lord called Saint Nuno to put aside his sword and follow Christ
Quote of the day: 8 June
If we obey the pope, we obey the Lord Jesus, according to his own words addressed to Peter and the other apostles
Marie du jour: 6 May
I will lead you, myself, to the place where you will be a religious
Quote of the day: 14 September
More than ever the cross is a sign of contradiction
Quote of the day: 28 May
If we obey the pope, we obey the Lord Jesus
Quote of the day: 21 April
The Bride wore a wreath of white roses
Quote of the day: 2 April
The appointed time has come... for the renewal of His spouse, the Church
Père Jacques of Jesus was the French Carmelite whose bravery during Nazi occupation inspired the film, 'Au Revoir, Les Enfants'
My homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent — carmelitevocationsocd
What a strange request, asking for a religious Christmas card
September 8, 1890: Profession of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
On the day of her solemn religion Profession, Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus carried a Profession Note; she wrote, "Jesus, be everything!"
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