At the foot of the cross, seeing its savior drink the bitter chalice to the very dregs, solely out of love for her, seeing him immolate himself for her sins, the soul dissolves with love for him
Quote of the day, 14 September: St. Raphael Kalinowski
Quote of the day, 23 May: St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi
How truly wonderful you are, O Word of God, in the Holy Spirit; you cause him to infuse the soul with you
Quote of the day: 1 November
This indwelling of God in the soul of the just explains to us the extraordinary deeds in the lives of the saints
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 1
It does us much good to look into the soul of saints and then to follow them through faith right up to Heaven
St. Thérèse Novena: My Joy! — Introduction
A novena based on Poem 45, "My Joy!" written by St. Thérèse for her sister Pauline's feast day, 21 January 1897
Quote of the day: 20 September
The Lord gives when He desires, as He desires, and to whom He desires
Quote of the day: 16 September
We can remain in God’s presence, however busy we are, however we feel
Quote of the day: 11 September
Since that first embrace, Jesus did not let me go
Quote of the day: 8 September
And in her light I find You hid within me
Quote of the day: 4 September
But the poor little bride of Jesus feels that she loves Jesus for Him alone
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
Forgetful love: the Augustinian side of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Love, forgetful of its own dignity, is eager to raise and magnify the beloved
Quote of the day: 23 August
God seemed so present to me that I thought of St. Peter's words: You are Christ, Son of the living God
You offer your hand
O my Jesus! What a sight it is when You through Your mercy return to offer Your hand...
Quote of the day: 22 August
It becomes a devotee of the Queen of heaven so that she might appease You
Carmelite spirituality: apostolic or contemplative?
Carmelite spirituality is not contemplative and apostolic. It is apostolic because it is contemplative
Quote of the day: 18 August
So that they can find in the captivity of their bodies, freedom for their soul
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: 18 July
The life of the spirit is true liberty and wealth, bringing with it inestimable blessings
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 7
Yes, Mother, you are the celestial Madonna who guides us
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