The Lord gives when He desires, as He desires, and to whom He desires
Quote of the day: 20 September
Our 2000th blog post
We thank our faithful followers and all of our readers for their kind comments and loyal sharing of the wisdom of the Carmelites.
Quote of the day: 30 August
If you desire to discover peace and consolation for your soul and to serve God truly, do not find your satisfaction in what you have left behind
Quote of the day: 16 August
In seeing itself rich, while not even deserving to eat the crumbs that fall from the table...
Quote of the day: 25 June
We hear every day of many murders, lost reputations, insults, squandered fortunes, rivalries, quarrels, and of so many adulteries, rapes, and fornications.
Quote of the day: 16 June
For whom do you work? Whose service are you doing?
7 June: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
May her prayer help us and her example inspire us
16 May: Saint Simon Stock
Venerated for his personal holiness and devotion to Our Lady
Marie du jour 2020: 12 May
She lives with joy because she trusts totally in the Lord
Quote of the day: 5 May
You will be sorry for not having used this time in the service of God
Witness to the truth — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Christ Crucified is a king who bears witness to the truth
Strength to serve — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Without the Eucharist we’d have nothing to say to the world
Love and love alone — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
On the cross God reveals himself as love and love alone
Quote of the day: 1 April
My God, give me a humble and contrite heart
Quote of the day: 18 March
I understood that I had a great obligation to serve our Lady and St. Joseph
Quote of the day: 10 March
God desires the least degree of obedience
Quote of the day: 27 February
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 →
15 November: All Carmelite Souls
The whole Order commends our departed to God’s mercy
30 October: Blessed Maria Teresa of St. Joseph Tauscher
A thirst to win souls for the Divine Heart
Quote of the day: 24 June
I dream of a Church that is much more prophetic than diplomatic
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