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Quote of the day, 26 April: St. Teresa of the Andes
St. Teresa of Jesus of the Andes joyfully recounts receiving her father's blessing to enter the convent, seeing it as God's will. Visit our blog and experience her joy!
It’s only now that I’ve found time to write to you since I received my father’s permission. I can only say: Blessed be God! Everything happened in a providential way; and I have clearly seen the will of God; for everything happened just as I wanted it to.
On May 7, the Most Holy Virgin and Saint Joseph will open the doors of my convent, and as of that day I will die to the world in order to live…
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28 April: Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Guggeri Echeverría (Not observed in 2024)
Celebrate the inspiring life of Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, affectionately called Chiquitunga, commemorated by Discalced Carmelites on April 28. Here is our working translation of the Spanish proper prayers.
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April 28BLESSED MARIA FELICIA OF JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Virgin
Optional Memorial
Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament (Maria Felicia Guggiari Echeverría), commonly known as Chiquitunga, was born in Villarrica del Espiritu Santo, Paraguay on January 12, 1925. At the age of 16, she enthusiastically joined Catholic Action and took care of the…
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#Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament#Chiquitunga#Liturgy#optional memorial#virgin
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Quote of the day, 25 April: Carmel in America
Uncover the rich history of Discalced Carmelite friars in Colonial Louisiana! Founded in 1720, their mission faced both promise and peril. Explore their journey now on our blog!
In 1720 a foundation of Carmelite Friars was attempted in old Colonial Louisiana. This foundation and all others that might spring from it were to be under the jurisdiction and government of the general of the Order and his definitors.
On February 12th, 1720, the Order accepted the mission of Louisiana. Father James of St. Martin, a professed religious of the Province of Normandy, was appointed…
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#Discalced Carmelites#failure#French#friars#Louisiana#mission#Netherlands#Normandy#nuns#Texel#voyage
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Quote of the day, 24 April: St. Paul VI
Discover Saint Paul VI's praise for St. Teresa of Avila: Despite lacking formal education, she excelled in spreading God's word, earning respect for her wisdom and dedication to the Church. It's our quote of the day!
Teresa of Jesus, great and noble virgin, and also reformer of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, was enriched by profusion of this divine abundance of sacred charisms.
A woman of simple customs and ignorant of literary culture, she excelled so much in words and writings that these words can be referred to her: “in the full assembly she opened her mouth” (Sir 15:5), and she…
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#anniversary#beatification#fearless#guide#inspiration#Multiformis Sapientia Dei#Pope Paul V#St Paul VI#St Teresa of Avila#teacher#wisdom
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Quote of the day, 23 April: St. John Paul II
St. John Paul II praised Blessed Teresa Mary Manetti's unwavering faith and joy amid suffering at her beatification. Her life inspires us to find true joy in embracing the cross. Explore our blog for excerpts from the pope's homily!
In an exemplary way, Teresa Mary lived the exhortations of St. Paul, which we read in the liturgy: “from childhood” she allowed herself to be convinced by the truth of God’s word; built on it, she “stood firm” in it.
And as the years went by, she strengthened that inner “steadfastness” and robustness and knew how to “teach” it, convincing and correcting her own spiritual daughters, and training…
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#Blessed Teresa Mary of the Cross Manetti#Carmelite#comfort#faith#homily#hope#joy#light#St John Paul II#steadfast#suffering
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Quote of the day, 22 April: Blessed Isidore Bakanja
Today's quote commemorates Blessed Isidore Bakanja, the "scapular martyr" killed for his faith. Despite torture in the Congo on 22 April 1909, he forgave his oppressor, exemplifying great virtue. Read his inspiring story on our blog!
“If you see my mother, or if you go to the judge, or if you meet a priest, tell them that I am dying because I am a Christian.”
Isidore Bakanja worked as an assistant mason for white colonists in what was then the Belgian Congo and later known as Zaire.
A convert, he was baptized on 6 May 1906 at age 18 after receiving instruction from Trappist missionaries. Rosary in hand, he used any chance…
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Quote of the day, 21 April: Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence urges a complete devotion to knowing God, emphasizing that deeper knowledge leads to greater love. He encourages seeking God through faith and committing entirely to Him. Dive deep in our quote of the day!
Let us devote ourselves entirely to knowing God. The more we know him, the more we want to know him.
Since love is generally measured by knowledge, the deeper and more extensive the knowledge, the greater will be the love. And if our love is great, we will love him equally in pain and consolation.
Let us not settle for seeking or loving God only for the graces he has given or can give us, no…
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#Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection#commitment#devotion#faith#God#knowledge#love#practice of the presence of God#virtue
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Quote of the day, 20 April: St. Zélie Martin
St. Zélie Martin writes a letter about her daughter Marie's fever, which has weakened her condition. While eagerly awaiting Marie's recovery, the wet nurse brings a healthy, strong baby Thérèse for a visit. Discover more on our blog!
Since Wednesday, there’s a noticeable improvement. Marie is no longer delirious. However, she still has a fever. She’s still eating nothing but broth. She’s very weak and sleeps a lot. We hope that soon her convalescence will start. I’m waiting for it very impatiently.
The wet nurse brought our little Thérèse today, who’s in good health and very strong.
I thought I wouldn’t have time to write…
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#family life#illness#Marie Martin#Rose Taillé#Semallé#St Thérèse of Lisieux#St Zélie Martin#wet nurse
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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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#anger#childhood#family life#First Communion#inspiration#self-control#St Elizabeth of the Trinity#transformation
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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
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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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