Carmelite Quotes Blog
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Your source for Carmelite wisdom: we share quotes and media from Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Therese of Lisieux, and more.
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19h ago
The Word was spoken into Mary’s silence—and she responded with a fiat that echoed through eternity. The Annunciation invites us, like the great Carmelites, to make space for God’s initiative. In hiddenness and trust, we too can say yes, letting Christ take flesh in our lives ..read more
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2d ago
Like Naaman, St. Teresa sought healing only after years of suffering—and her obedience bore fruit. Edith Stein recalls how Teresa turned to St. Joseph, “lord of my soul,” with simple, trusting prayer. Her healing reveals God’s mercy through quiet intercession and humble faith.
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3d ago
While the Gospel speaks of a tree without fruit, St. Thérèse offers us another: the Tree of Love, rooted in Heaven, bearing the sweet fruit of abandonment to God’s will. In its shade, there is peace. In its fruit, joy. This tree never fails to bear fruit.
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4d ago
St. Teresa of Avila reflects on the Lord’s Prayer and marvels that Christ makes us children of the Father, even in our wretchedness. Like the prodigal son, we are welcomed, forgiven, and consoled—because God, as Father, must be better than all the fathers in the world.
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4d ago
God calls everyone to conversion – to listen to the word of His Son, Jesus Christ, and to bear the fruits of repentance. His grace is always at work, calling for our yes, our cooperation, and our commitment. God takes our responsibility and freedom seriously. Rejecting grace has consequences, even if we don’t know the ..read more
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5d ago
St. Teresa of Avila compares the soul in grace to a tree nourished by a pure fountain, bearing good fruit. A soul in sin, cut off from this life-giving source, produces nothing but darkness and decay. She urges us to remain rooted in grace and intercede for others.
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6d ago
Blessed Francis Palau y Quer, OCD, envisioned a dramatic encounter in which he pleaded for weapons to battle the forces of darkness. The response was clear: Preach, heal, cast out demons. On this anniversary of his death (20 March 1872), his missionary fire continues to inspire.
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1w ago
In a moment of utter desperation, St. Zélie Martin turned to St. Joseph, pleading for her dying daughter’s life. Through tears, she entrusted Thérèse to his intercession. Moments later, the baby revived, fully healed. Her testimony reveals St. Joseph’s powerful protection and her steadfast trust in God's will.
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1w ago
God’s mercy sees beyond human judgments—He looks at the heart, rewarding even the smallest desire to love Him. St. Joseph lived in quiet trust, not calculating merits but surrendering everything to God’s goodness. Today, we pray to rest in His mercy, confident that He blesses our simplest acts of love ..read more
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1w ago
Blessed Elia of St. Clement, a young Discalced Carmelite from Bari, Italy, devoted her contemplative life to Christ and the Church. Beatified on March 18, 2006, she embraced suffering with joy, offering herself entirely to God. Her optional memorial is observed by the Discalced Carmelites on May 29.
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