This indwelling of God in the soul of the just explains to us the extraordinary deeds in the lives of the saints
Quote of the day: 1 November
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
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8–16, 2020: Day 3
Her Name causes past memories to be taken away and deeply touches the intimate feelings of our soul.
Quote of the day: 9 July
Carmel finds in Mary the fullness of the spirit that is its own
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