St. Teresa of the Andes, calling herself "a rebellious bit of dust," offers a heartfelt prayer to Jesus, clinging to his love, tenderness and mercy: "forget my ungratefulness and take me to Yourself completely... May I live submerged in your love."
Bishop Silvio José Báez, o.c.d. reminds us that Our Lady’s love for her Son extends to us all: “she is a tender mother also to us, her son's disciples.” We share an excerpt from the Bishop’s message to all Nicaraguans for the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
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Blessed Mary Josephine of Jesus Crucified Catanea was a Discalced Carmelite nun from Naples who had experienced a miraculous healing and had great trust in God's will. We share one of her many famous quotes: "God's will is a kiss of His love..."
How urgent it is for us to call on the Holy Spirit as we enroll, figuratively speaking, in the University of Divine Love! What do we have to do in order to benefit fully from our master’s lessons? First, we must consciously acknowledge the impossibility of progressing in prayer apart from our master. Recall the... Continue Reading →
In her autobiographical manuscripts, St. Thérèse describes her healing on this date at age 10: "All of a sudden the Blessed Virgin appeared beautiful to me... then all of my pains faded away..."
My only joy on this earth is to be able to make you rejoice
My joy is to remain little So when I fall down along the way I can get up very quickly
Every time I go to choir I throw myself into His Divine Heart
She lives with joy because she trusts totally in the Lord
Our Lady's face speaks peace to us and makes us capable of being peacemakers
suffering is the greatest pledge of love
A little robin came and landed on her bed
Her face radiated an ineffable tenderness and goodness
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Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. ~ St. Teresa of Avila
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