Carmelite wisdom to encourage & inspire
The ninth poem in the generally acknowledged collection of St. Teresa's poetry is her brief meditation 'On Patience' called 'Nada Te Turbe'. We present two English translations and a commentary by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D.
I can lose myself in the infinite Ocean of the Heart of Jesus
"Sólo Dios basta." These words alone became the theme of her life
No es fácil dejarse sorprender por Dios
God doesn't move, patience achieves everything
Carmelites depend on God alone
Excerpts from St. John Paul II's homily for the Mass of Canonization of St. Teresa of the Andes
Epistolario 15 - San Juan de la Cruz a la M. Leonor de san Gabriel, OCD
"All we can do is take refuge in God"
"I never sought anything but the truth," gasped St Thérèse on her deathbed. When crisis deepens, Carmelites search for prayer, silence, perfection, and truth
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