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Venerable Mother Luisita – Why She Matters
She provides confident reassurance for our lives: “Between Jesus and the soul there flows a current no one can see and a dialogue that no one hears. Form a rich and beautiful tabernacle for our Lord within your heart and then do not let Him go. In that way, you will always have Him within you…”
Practical Tips | Getting to Know Jesus
Life is full of new beginnings. This begins in the family by getting to know all the ins and outs of daily life. Our spiritual life has new beginnings as well. Each day we grow more and more in our knowledge and love of God.
Children Are Our Favorite Things
Each blessed child of our families is precious, unique and unrepeatable and needs a special approach in their formation. Prayer to Mother Luisita will assist parents in discerning just the right approach for each child.
A Family of Vocations
As we celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, we are reminded of this year’s theme, “Family Created for Love.” We are privileged to have such a family right here in our Carmel! The seed of vocations start in the home and the divine Gardener found fertile soil in...
God’s Grace | Wind Beneath Our Wings
By Sister Carmelina “I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the wind beneath my wings.” The pain and disappointment of being childless can only be understood by those who have suffered this sadness. Mother Luisita is one who can relate to this sorrow since she...
Practical Tips for Family: Words of Wisdom
Sister Jeannine Marie, O.C.D. Many of you, I am sure, have sat patiently and listened to the flight attendants give you all the safety tips before your flight. "Please adjust your own mask before helping other's with theirs." Family life is filled with practical tips...
What’s in a song?
Our overarching song this month is: Wind Beneath My Wings. So, what’s in a song? Well, how about – “I could fly higher than an eagle, ’cause you are the wind beneath my wings.” The lyrics to this song can actually teach us quite a lot about the Sacred Heart and His nurturing love in our lives.
“Family Begins with Love”
Each month, a reflection of Mother Maria Luisa Josefa’s life will be presented to offer our readers a glimpse into the life of our Venerable Foundress, lovingly called Mother Luisita. We pray the example of the de la Peña family will offer a marvelous witness of faith, patience, and love to all families. Family is where love begins!
Practical Tips for Family: What the World Needs Now
What are some good suggestions for a strong marriage which is the foundation of a happy and holy family?
Image Worth a 1000 Views
By Sister Jeannine Marie, O.C.D. “I will bless every place in which an image of my Heart is exposed and honored.” Ninth Promise of the Sacred Heart of Jesus In our “selfie” society of social media, image is everything. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram—everywhere we look...