St John of the Cross urges us to practice interior solitude so that our hearts may focus on God alone.
Quote of the day, 20 May: St. John of the Cross
Quote of the day, 10 May: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Thérèse explains that during her novitiate she had difficulty during her one-on-one sessions with her novice mistress: "I had never become accustomed to speaking about my soul and I didn’t know how to express what was going on within it."
Praying with St. Teresa of Avila: Silvio José Báez, o.c.d.
Bishop Silvio José Báez leads us in a reflection on St. Teresa as a teacher of prayer, who told us that the Gospels helped her to pray, leading her to a personal meeting with Jesus the Teacher.
Quote of the day, 26 March: Père Jacques de Jésus
Those who aim to amass great fortunes are responding to that basic instinct of wanting something noteworthy and enduring. However, they are clearly mistaken in thinking that material possessions will satisfy their souls. Ultimately, the only source of inner peace and the actual attainment of the heart’s deepest desires is increased participation in God’s infinity.
Quote of the day, 19 March: St. John of the Cross
I have not forgotten your business matter, but nothing more can be done now, although I have a great desire to do so. Entrust this earnestly to God and take our Lady and St. Joseph as your advocates in it.
Quote of the day, 14 March: St. John of the Cross
Strive to preserve your heart in peace...
Quote of the day, 11 March: St. John of the Cross
Since God ordains things differently from what we may have in mind, we must conform ourselves to his will. They have made me prior of this house in Granada, and it is a place very apt for the service of God. His Majesty does everything for the best.
Quote of the day, 10 March: Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence reasons with a woman in spiritual direction: "You would consider it rude to leave a friend who is visiting you by himself; then why abandon God and leave him alone? Do not forget him..."
Quote of the day, 9 March: Hermann Cohen
You must try to maintain a deep peace in yourself and not allow yourself to become troubled. Ask Jesus to command the winds and the storms and bring about calm and tranquility in [your] inner life.
Quote of the day, 6 March: St. John of the Cross
St. John of the Cross teaches us that there is value in the temptations and trials of life...
Quote of the day, 30 December: St. John of the Cross
It is not God's will that a soul be disturbed by anything or suffer trials...
Quote of the day, 14 December: St. John of the Cross
Since the immense blessings of God can only enter and fit into an empty and solitary heart, the Lord wants you to be alone. For he truly loves you with the desire of being himself all your company.
St. John of the Cross Novena 2021 – Day 6
A soul ordinarily needs instruction pertinent to its experience in order to be guided through the dark night to spiritual denudation and poverty.
Quote of the day, 9 November: St. John of the Cross
God pays little attention to your oratories and places arranged for prayer if through your desire and the delight you take in them you become attached...
Quote of the day, 26 October: Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection
God is spirit and we must adore him in spirit and in truth, that is, with humble, authentic adoration of spirit in the depths and center of our souls.
Quote of the day, 17 October: St. Teresa of Avila
His Majesty knows best what is suitable for us. There's no need for us to be advising Him about what He should give us
Quote of the day, 12 September: St. John of the Cross
I would not consider any spirituality worthwhile that wants to walk in sweetness and ease and run from the imitation of Christ.
Quote of the day, 9 September: Père Jacques de Jésus
Silence should penetrate deep within us and occupy every area of our inner home.
Quote of the day, 7 September: Père Jacques de Jésus
Have you ever wondered what Christ's prayer was like? Upon explanation, we realize that his prayer consisted essentially in the penetration of his very being by God.
Meet our new Father General
Introducing Father Miguel of Mary Márquez Calle, O.C.D., the new Superior General of the Discalced Carmelite Order
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