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Quote of the day, 19 April: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
St. Elizabeth's desire to make her first Holy Communion led to her resolution to become a better, more obedient girl and set a good example for her sister, aiming to make her mother proud. Learn her secret when you visit our blog!
Dear little mother, it is with pleasure that I see the new year arrive in order to renew my wishes for a happy new year.
I wish you everything you could possibly desire, and now that I’m older I’m going to be a sweet, patient, obedient, diligent little girl who never gets angry.
First of all, since I am the elder, I must set an example for my little sister; I will not upset her…
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Thank you, Holy Father, for your encouraging words to our Discalced Carmelite nuns!
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Quote of the day, 18 April: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
Blessed Mary of the Incarnation faced many challenges when introducing the Teresian Carmel in France. Cardinal Bérulle helped to found 40 Carmels, but conflicts arose. Visit our blog to learn Blessed Marie-Eugène resolved the problem!
Some years before our departure for France, M. de Bretigny made a journey to Spain. He begged most earnestly of the Superiors of the Order permission to take some Spanish Carmelites to France; but he could not then succeed in his design.
Not having been able to get the Carmelites, he took home the writings of the Saint and had them translated into French. As in these works there is so much said…
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#Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew#Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus#Blessed Mary of the Incarnation#Carmel of Lisieux#conflict#Constitutions#Discalced Carmelite#federations#François-Marie Léthel#France#friars#Madame Acarie#nuns#Pauline Martin#Pierre de Bérulle#Spain#Venerable Anne of Jesus
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Quote of the day, 17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
Discover the profound insights of Blessed Baptist Spagnoli on love's deception and enslavement. Despite its universal allure, love blinds even the wisest: "we have all been crazy once." Dive deeper into his wisdom on our blog!
Love deceives the senses, blinds the eye, steals away the mind’s freedom, and bewitches us with his wondrous art. I am convinced that some demon, stealing into our hearts, stirs up a flame there and unhinges our ravished thoughts. Nor is love a god (as men say) but bitterness and error!
Whoever falls in love is frivolous: not women alone but even those who people say are wise and surpass other…
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18 April: Blessed Mary of the Incarnation Avrillot
Celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Mary of the Incarnation with us! Let's honor this 16th-century benefactor who introduced the Discalced Carmelite nuns to Paris. Visit our blog and join in the feast day prayers.
April 18BLESSED MARY OF THE INCARNATION AVRILLOTReligious
Optional Memorial
In the houses in France: Memorial
Barbe Avrillot was born in Paris in 1566. At the age of sixteen, she married Pierre Acarie, by whom she had seven children. In spite of her household duties and many hardships, she attained the heights of the mystical life. Under the influence of St. Teresa’s writings, and after…
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#Blessed Mary of the Incarnation#Discalced Carmelite#France#Liturgy#Madame Acarie#nuns#optional memorial#religious
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Quote of the day, 16 April: St. Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa of Avila deeply expressed her spiritual struggles to a confessor; she vividly recounted the transpiercing of her soul, comparing her suffering to that of the Blessed Virgin. Visit our quote of the day to learn more!
All day yesterday I felt very lonely, for except when I received Communion I benefited little from the fact that it was Easter Sunday. At night when I was with all the Sisters, a little song was sung about how hard it is to endure life without God. Since I was already afflicted, the effect upon me was so great that my hands began to grow numb. My efforts to resist weren’t enough; but just as I am…
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#Blessed Virgin#ecstasy#heaven#Jesus Christ#life#love#pain#painful#rapture#St Teresa of Avila#transpierced
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17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
Celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Baptist Spagnoli with us! Let's honor this 15th-century Italian prior general of the Mantuan reform by joining the Carmelites in prayer. Access the liturgy of the hours on our blog!
April 17BLESSED BAPTIST SPAGNOLIPriest
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Born in Mantua on April 17th, 1447, as a youth Baptist joined the Carmelites of the Congregation of Mantua at Ferrara. He made his religious profession in 1464 and served in many positions of responsibility in the community; he was vicar general of his congregation six times, and in 1513 was elected prior general of the whole Order. In…
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Quote of the day, 15 April: St. Edith Stein
St. Edith Stein highlights the religious vocation as a total surrender to God, fulfilling the deepest longing of woman's heart. This surrender is a self-giving love that finds its ultimate fulfillment in God alone. Dive deep on our blog!
We have surveyed the activity of woman in private and public life and have found it to be rich and fruitful. But in no way does this activity exhaust her potential.
Today as in all times since Christ’s Church first existed, the Lord calls from families and professional life whomever He has chosen for His holy service. Can the religious vocation claim to be a feminine vocation?
Certainly, the…
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#Divine Heart#feminine#God#heart#longing#religious life#self-giving#service#St Edith Stein#surrender#vocations#women
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Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2023: Introduction
Together, let's pray for peace in the Holy Land. St. Thérèse of Lisieux guides our meditations as we turn to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in prayer. Join us!
You who came to smile at mein the morning of my life,Come smile at me again… Mother…. It’s evening now!…
POEM 54, STANZA 25“WHY I LOVE YOU, O MARY!”
INTRODUCTION
In this, the 150th anniversary year of the birth of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, we give thanks for the many graces and blessings that we have received through the study of her “eminent doctrine,” which teaches us a more excellent way to…
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Quote of the day, 14 April: St. John of the Cross
Delve into the profound questions of St. John of the Cross: What do you truly desire?... What life do you envision?... What does serving God entail, including keeping His commandments? Join us in reflection in his quote of the day!
What is it you desire?
What kind of life or method of procedure do you paint for yourself in this life?
What do you think serving God involves other than avoiding evil, keeping his commandments, and being occupied with the things of God as best we can?
When this is had, what need is there of other apprehensions or other lights and satisfactions from this source or that?
Saint John of the…
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#acceptance#commandments#desires#examination of conscience#life in Christ#prayer#presence of God#questions#serenity#St John of the Cross
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23 April: Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti
Celebrate the inspiring life of Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti and join us in prayer. This 20th-century Carmelite founder's deep love for the Eucharist is truly remarkable. Find all the breviary prayers on our blog!
April 23BLESSED TERESA MARY OF THE CROSS MANETTIVirgin
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She was born at Campi Bisenzio, Florence, where in 1874 she founded the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa, who she also sent to Lebanon and the Holy Land. She lived joyfully, body and soul, the mystery of the Cross in full conformity to the will of God and she was outstanding for her love for the Eucharist…
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#Bettina#Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti#Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa in Florence#foundress#Liturgy#optional memorial#virgin
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Quote of the day, 13 April: St. Edith Stein
Step into St. Edith Stein's tranquil Easter retreat to prepare for her clothing in 1934. Discover the beauty of solitude and meditation as you immerse yourself in her quote of the day!
I received the beautiful wooden candlestick with the large Easter candle, although I surmise this large light was intended for the Novice Mistress [Sr. Teresia Renata]. It will burn for me now during my retreat, when I make my meditation in the solitude of my cell, away from the community.
Our holy Father John of the Cross will be my guide: the Ascent of Mount Carmel. Probably I will be allowed…
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#Clothing#Latin#novitiate#parlor#retreat#silence#solitude#St Edith Stein#St John of the Cross#Teresia Renata Posselt
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Quote of the day, 12 April: St. Teresa of the Andes
St. Teresa of the Andes died on this day, 12 April 1920 in the Carmel of Los Andes, Chile. Overcome by fatigue and fever from typhus, her last letter was a brief note to her mother. Explore this touching correspondence on our blog!
Dear Mommy:
Though I am not going to have the pleasure of going to the speak room, we are going to have a chat from my little bed, because…. [Overcome by fatigue, she was unable to finish the letter.]
Sometime later, making a great effort, she tried to resume her written conversation with her mother and, on another piece of paper, she wrote:
Mommy:
Though I will not deign to go to the speak…
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#anniversary#Carmel of Los Andes#death#family#Juanita Fernandez Solar#monastic life#parlor#St Teresa of the Andes#typhus
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Quote of the day, 11 April: Jessica Powers
"Christ is my utmost need," writes the Carmelite poet Jessica Powers. She affirms: "I lift each breath, each beat for Him to bless, knowing our language cannot overspeak our frightening helplessness." Discover this stunning poem on our blog!
Late, late the mind confessed: wisdom has not sufficed. I cannot take one step into the light without the Christ.
Late, late the heart affirmed: wild do my heart-beats run when in the blood-stream sings one wish away from the Incarnate Son.
Christ is my utmost need. I lift each breath, each beat for Him to bless, knowing our language cannot overspeak our frightening helplessness.
Here where…
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#Christ#faith#fear#hope#human need#inspiration#Jessica Powers#poetry#power#Sr Miriam of the Holy Spirit#trust
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Quote of the day, 10 April: St. Raphael Kalinowski
St. Raphael Kalinowski reminds us the God of mercy tirelessly aids us, transcending human limits. His love surprises us and restores lost innocence. "Christ's mercy endures everything," he insists. Check out his quote of the day!
The God of mercy does not cease coming to the aid of his weak creature. The life of human beings and their most ambitious desires have limits, while God’s love has none.
This love accompanies us along our way, surprises us in our erring wayward paths, and reminds us of what we have forgotten; it repeats in our hearts the promises made on a day long ago, and speaks to us at length of our first…
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Quote of the day, 9 April: Silvio José Báez, ocd
We recall the 15th anniversary of the nomination of Silvio José Báez, o.c.d. by Pope Benedict XVI as Auxiliary Bishop of Managua. Bishop Báez, drawing on the story of the prophet Elijah, reminds us: "God is not overcome by our weakness."
The biblical story tells us that Elijah was awakened and fed by God because God does not want anyone to be afraid and remain asleep. Precisely at the time of greater darkness and weariness is when the prophet listens once again to the word of the Lord—two different times—speaking through an angel, saying: “Get up and eat.”
After eating the first time, Elijah goes back to sleep.
Sometimes crisis…
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