Carmelite Saints
“You need to climb the elevator of love, not the rough stairway of fear.†These words could have been written by any rock star today; Bono, Bruce Springsteen or even Lady Gaga. Instead our little Thérèse coined the phrase “elevator of love†over 100 years ago. Her suggestion was given to Fr. Maurice Bellière, the [...]
A Reflection for the Feast of Edith Stein, August 9 Do you believe in Resurrection? Deep down, do you really believe in it? What gives a person the rare ability to sacrifice her life? How did Queen Esther find the courage to offer herself for her people? How did Edith Stein find this same [...]
By Susan A. Muto, Ph.D. www.epiphanyassociation.org Many and varied are the ways in which one can live a life of dedication to Jesus, of unswerving service to him, as our Divine Master, and to his Bride, the Church. At the basis of all that we do must be who we are as women and men [...]
“It is in your power to live and to die with this peace.†- Teresa of Avila Our society is fraught with conflict, be it political, religious or personal. It might even be said that we, as a human race, thrive on conflict, as it seems to be a precursor to our growth and change. [...]
“There is no need to seek reasons for Your will, for You transcend all natural reason and make all things possible. Thus You show us that we need do no more than truly love You, and truly forsake everything for You, and that You will then make everything easy.†-Teresa of Avila The way of [...]
From Time to Time with Thérèse, by Judy Long, ocd "Jesus was sleeping as usual in my little boat; ah I see very well how rarely souls allow Him to sleep peacefully with in them." Our Therese writes these words at the beginning The Story of A Soul, Chapter 7. She is speaking of the [...]
(to whom the Carmelite Rule was addressed) by Father Leopold Gluckert, O. Carm. How does one write a biography of someone whose known data consists of no more than his initial? The “Brother B†to whom the Carmelite Rule is directed remains shrouded in the mystery of the ages, even though some fanciful stories developed [...]
by Father Leopold Gluckert, O.Carm. In the context of the Middle Ages, Andrew Corsini stands out as one who was ahead of his time as a church reformer and a saintly example of what a leader should. In the calamitous 14th century, bishops tended to comport themselves like feudal nobility, commanding armies and administering their dioceses like [...]
by Father Leopold Gluckert, O.Carm. In a world known for its callous disregard for the poor and downtrodden, the example of Angelo Paoli is a refreshing breath of air. Angelo cared so well for his unfortunate brothers and sisters that he was known as “Father Charity†or “Father of the Poor.â€Â Fortunately, he did more [...]
[pdf version] by Leopold Gluckert, O.Carm. John Soreth is a Prior General who dramatically changed Carmelite life for the better. Some even credit his reforms for enabling the Carmelite Order to survive the spiritual earthquake of the Reformation. John was born near Caen in Normandy in 1394. He entered the Carmelites in that city, and [...]
