In 1915, Titus Brandsma wrote an article that was published in the review 'Karmelrozen' that describes Saturday Marian devotions in Carmelite churches. "Simply by thinking of Mary's help," he wrote, "we feel ourselves strengthened in our weakness."
Quote of the day, 8 May: St. Albert of Jerusalem
"The Apostle would have us keep silence, for in silence he tells us to work. As the Prophet also makes known to us: Silence is the way to foster holiness. Elsewhere he says: Your strength will lie in silence and hope."
Marie du jour 2021, May 17: St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
Oh! but, the Blessed Virgin was the strong woman, the Virgin pure
Quote of the day, 4 May: St. Teresa of Avila
I see clearly that the martyrs did nothing of themselves in suffering torments
Quote of the day: 26 September
See, that's an image of me, my life is hanging on by a tiny thread.
Quote of the day: 20 July
Elijah, the prophets and conversion of heart: Elijah is the "father" of the prophets
Quote of the day: 19 July
The good spirit is born only of the Spirit of God
Quote of the day: 13 July
Prayer of Gratitude: Jesus, I thank You for the Cross
The Spirit of Truth — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
The “Spirit of truth” whispers Jesus’ words to our hearts
Strength to serve — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Without the Eucharist we’d have nothing to say to the world
Quote of the day: 11 April
My steps surprised a dark Iscariot plotting in my own will
Quote of the day: 29 March
God is a good Father who neither punishes nor abandons us
St. John of the Cross Novena — Day 5
In tribulation, immediately draw near to God with trust
29 November: Blesseds Denis and Redemptus
Their example: loyal and faithful to the end
Quote of the day: 7 September
How I love our evening rendezvous;
Quote of the day: 30 May
God takes what seems like the end of the road and turns it into a new horizon
The joy of the Lord is your strength, after all
Advent 1: Alert
St. John of the Cross gives a reason for dryness in our prayer
29 November: Blessed Denis and Redemptus
17th c. Discalced Carmelite missionaries from India, martyred in Indonesia
Where does this strength come from? "God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us" (Romans 5:5)
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