On 14 May 1919, St. Teresa of the Andes wrote, "I'm now in Carmel eight days. Eight days of heaven. I feel divine love in such a way that there are moments when I believe I'm unable to endure it..."
Quote of the day, 14 May: St. Teresa of the Andes
Marie du jour 2022, 8 May: St. Teresa of the Andes
In December 1915 St. Teresa of the Andes took a pivotal step toward her Carmelite vocation when she received permission to profess a private vow of chastity.
Quote of the day, 7 May: St. Teresa of the Andes
Saint Teresa of the Andes entered the Carmel of the Holy Spirit in the township of Los Andes, some 90 kilometers from her home in Santiago de Chile on Wednesday, 7 May 1919. The Prioress said that when Teresa said farewell to her oldest sister, she said, "Until heaven! Life is so short!"
Quote of the day, 11 April: St. Teresa of the Andes
The house of Bethany was the delight of Jesus when He was on earth; ; it was His favorite dwelling. There He was intimately known by Lazarus, served by Martha and madly loved by Mary.
Quote of the day, 5 April: St. Teresa of the Andes
We recall that on this date in 1920, St. Teresa of the Andes requested the last Sacraments as she lay dying from typhus. We recall the peace she experienced when going to confession two years earlier.
Quote of the day, 1 April: St. Teresa of the Andes
On Holy Thursday, 1 April 1920, St Teresa of the Andes began to experience the first signs of her terminal illness, typhus. One year earlier she wrote to a friend, "Religious life, my little sister, is nothing but a life of sacrifice. The soul has given itself to God and must give itself entirely, for love leaves nothing for itself; it consumes everything so that from these ashes, one single person may rise: Christ."
Quote of the day, 21 March: St. John Paul II
"When I love, it is forever. A Carmelite never forgets. From her little cell she accompanies the souls she has loved in the world."
St. Joseph Novena 2022, Day 4: St. Joseph’s Feast
All the Sisters with their veils raised came to greet me with such affection that I was embarrassed. They asked me when I was coming. I told them in May. Then one went to look at the calendar... It turned out the seventh was the Feast of Saint Joseph, and they commended me to him.
St. Joseph Novena 2022: Introduction
"Especially during Lent try to have periods of solitude, silence, and recollection alone with Jesus in the desert. Minister to him with the angels, work for him after the example of St. Joseph in the home of Nazareth..."
Quote of the day, 12 December: St. John Paul II
For Teresa of the Andes, "God is infinite joy. This is the new hymn of Christian love that rises spontaneously from the soul of this young Chilean girl."
Advent III, 2021 — Joy
When one loves, everything is joy. The cross doesn't weigh down.
Quote of the day, 23 November: St. Teresa of the Andes
To the filial promises of her loving children of Chile, the Virgin Queen answered with this single word, “Independence” and with it, she won their hearts forever.
Quote of the day, 15 November: St. Teresa of the Andes
Today we recited the Office of the Dead. It is so beautiful.
Quote of the day, 10 November: St. Teresa of the Andes
I have understood that what most keeps me from God is my pride. From now on I desire and propose to be humble.
Quote of the day, 27 September: St. Teresa of the Andes
It is so rich to give to the poor. I gave my shoes to Juanito’s nurse.
Quote of the day, 25 September: St. Teresa of the Andes
Jesus told me that He wants me to suffer with joy. This costs me so, but it is sufficient that He asks this, so that I'll try to do it.
Triduum of prayer for the Discalced Carmelites, Day 2 — 28 August 2021
O Consuming Fire, Spirit of Love, descend into my soul and make all in me as an incarnation of the Word
Quote of the day, 6 August: St. Teresa of the Andes
The Carmelite must ascend the Tabor of Carmel and be clothed with the garments of penance that will make her more like Jesus.
Quote of the day, 13 July: St. Teresa of the Andes
Gaze at him tirelessly...
13 July: Saint Teresa of Jesus Fernández Solar
Jesus alone is beautiful; He is my only joy
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