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The Heavenly Host: Carmelite All Souls
Just as the universal Church commemorates November 2nd as the feast of All Souls remembering those persons who have now died and may still be in Purgatory, the Carmelites set aside November 15th for those in their religious family who are still awaiting their entrance into heaven from Purgatory.
2 Doctors, 2 Ways, 1 Goal: St. Teresa and St. Therese
Mountain climbing offers us a picture of life. Just as mountain climbers are wise to choose experienced guides, so too in life we can benefit from those who have already made the journey up the mountain and reached their goal. During this month of October we celebrate two Carmelite Saints who scaled the heights of Mount Carmel.
Once Upon a Day of Prayer | Rediscovering St. Therese
A Reflection on the Little Way of St. Therese
Remembering Mother Margarita Maria
Those who knew Mother Margarita know that throughout life her goal was to be faithful to Christ until the end. This was a predominant thought expressed in many of her speeches and finally realized at the end of her earthly life. Today, 25 years after her death, it is fitting to revisit the beautiful words spoken about her.
St. Therese and Trust
Shortly before she died, Thérèse was asked if she completely trusted in God. She realized that her illness was a gift from God to her Carmelite Sisters, and so she was able to abandon herself completely into the loving arms of Divine Providence.
A Suitable Sign…Getting to Know Saint Therese
When I was first introduced to Saint Therese I did not like her. As it turned out, Saint Therese had her own ideas about this relationship that I was so opposed to.
The Goal of Carmel
Dear Sister, I know that all Catholic spiritualities are centered on Christ and the Gospel. But what is the ultimate goal of Carmelite Spirituality?
The Brown Scapular
O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you are our Mother!