Carmelite Quotes

In this episode of the Marie du Jour series, we explore the life of the Servant of God Hermann Cohen, who led the first pilgrimage to Lourdes on September 20, 1858. Despite barricades and restrictions from civil authorities, Father Augustine-Mary Cohen gathered hundreds of people in front of the grotto, leaving a lasting impression on St. Bernadette. Discover Cohen's profound conversion, deep...

In this episode of our Marie du Jour series, we reflect on the charity of the Discalced Carmelite friars and the fervent Marian devotion of refugees at Stella Maris Monastery during the 1948 conflict in Haifa. Discover a remarkable story of resilience, faith, and community amidst turmoil. Visit our website at carmelitequotes.blog to read the account of Father Elias Friedman, OCD, and view historic...

Explore the life and prayer of Blessed Chiquitunga in this episode of our Marie du Jour series. Learn about Blessed Maria Felicia's devotion to the Virgin and her profound prayer for "Love to Love." Discover how we can embody this love through acts of service. Visit our website at carmelitequotes.blog for more insights. Music credit: Sean Beeson

In this episode of the Marie du Jour series, we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary with insights from St. Teresa of the Andes. Reflecting on her diary entry from February 22, 1919, we explore her profound meditation on living in God's presence through purity in thought, desires, and deeds. Visit our website at carmelitequotes.blog for more quotes and reflections. Music credit: Sean Beeson

In this episode of our Marie du Jour series, we reflect on a profound quote from Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified, taken from her unpublished notebooks. St. Mary of Jesus Crucified extols the Blessed Virgin Mary as the epitome of strength and purity, emphasizing her heart filled with Jesus and her serene exterior. Join us as we explore the inner strength that comes from a heart filled with Christ and...

In this episode of our Marie du Jour series, we learn that in 1587, St. Mary Magdalene of the Incarnate Word de Pazzi experienced a profound ecstasy while fervently praying for chastity. The Virgin Mary appeared to her, assuring her that she had already triumphed over impure temptations. Mary placed a pure white veil on the saint, promising she would no longer suffer such temptations. From that mo...

Join us in this episode of our "Marie du Jour" series as we reflect on the profound sacrifice of the Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne, sixteen Carmelite nuns who were guillotined during the French Revolution. Hear the moving story of these nuns who sang the Salve Regina en route to the guillotine, expressing their tender, helpless abandon to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Discover more about thes...

In this episode titled Mary and Motherhood, we explore a quote from St. Edith Stein's essay-lecture The Ethos of Women's Professions (1930). We reflect on how the image of the Mother of God embodies the spiritual attitude that corresponds to a woman's natural vocation. Additionally, we discuss St. Edith Stein's thoughts on professions outside the home, emphasizing that women have u...

Join us in this Marie du Jour episode as we reflect on a powerful quote from the Servant of God Père Jacques de Jésus. Discover his insights on the honor and privilege of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the ongoing act of creation. Learn more about Père Jacques and read inspiring Carmelite wisdom at carmelitequotes.blog . Don't forget to subscribe and share! Music credit: Sean Beeson

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we continue our Marie du Jour series by exploring St. Thérèse of Lisieux's visit to the Church of Our Lady of Victories in Paris. Joined by her father, St. Louis Martin, and her sister, Céline, St. Thérèse experienced a profound spiritual encounter that convinced her of her healing and deepened her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Jos...

Join us in our continued Marie du Jour series as we explore a heartfelt letter from St. Louis Martin to his wife, St. Zélie Martin. Written during a business trip to Paris, this letter reveals the depth of their love and devotion. Discover how St. Louis’ faith, including his profound love for the Blessed Virgin and experience at the Church of Our Lady of Victories, reflects his unwavering commitme...

Join us in our Marie du Jour series as we explore a profound quote from Saint Edith Stein's essay, The Prayer of the Church. Discover how the power of the Holy Spirit came over the Virgin Mary praying alone in Nazareth, bringing about the Incarnation of the Savior, and how this inspires our own contemplative prayer. For the collected works of Saint Edith Stein and other Carmelite saints, visit...

Join us in this episode of Carmelite Quotes as we continue our 'Marie du Jour' series with a reflection on a Marian quote from St. Titus Brandsma's 1915 essay, Saturday Evening in the Church of the Carmelites . Discover how he describes the Carmelites singing the Salve Regina and how his deep devotion to Mary provided him strength and comfort during his imprisonment and martyrdom. We e...

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we honor the 99th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization on May 17, 1925. Known as the Little Flower, St. Thérèse’s profound spirituality and simple, yet powerful teachings continue to inspire and encourage us today. We reflect on her cherished poem, "My Song for Today," and delve into the insights of renowned Carmelite autho...

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we delve into the life and spiritual insights of Servant of God Hermann Cohen, also known as Augustine Mary of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Discover his profound devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary, highlighted by a powerful quote from his 1863 lecture at the Malines Catholic Congress. Reflect on the significance of the brown scapul...

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we continue our Marie du Jour series by exploring the deep Marian devotion of Saints Zélie and Louis Martin, parents of St. Thérèse. We share insights from Marie Martin, Thérèse’s godmother, including fascinating historical details about their family’s cherished statue, "the Virgin of the Smile," and its unusual origins. Join us for an ins...

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we continue our Marie du Jour series by exploring the profound Marian spirituality in the life of St. Teresa of Avila. Reflecting on a poignant passage from her autobiography, "The Book of Her Life," we delve into the deepened devotion Teresa experienced following the loss of her mother. Through the vivid account provided by biographer Wil...

In this episode, we explore a poignant moment from May 1991 when Venerable Maria Lucia of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart, one of the seers of the Fatima apparitions, receives an unforeseen directive to meet with the pope in Fatima. Despite her preference for seclusion, Lucia's obedience and humility are put to the test in this meeting with the Holy Father, Saint John Paul II. Join us as we del...

Join us in this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast as we explore the Marian devotion of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, the 17th-century Discalced Carmelite friar from Paris, who is known for his simple yet profound spirituality. In today's Marie du Jour series, we delve into how Brother Lawrence’s tender affection for the Blessed Virgin Mary influenced his daily life, offering us a...

In this episode titled "Mary's Ordinary Life," we explore Bishop Silvio José Báez's reflections on the Virgin Mary's life, distinguished by simple routines and profound faith. Bishop Báez illuminates how Mary, "full of grace," navigated the challenges of daily life with a steadfast spirit, showcasing her as a model of grace and transparency with God. Join us to disc...

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we continue our Marie du Jour series of Marian reflections with the poem Pool of God by Jessica Powers, also known as Sister Miriam of the Holy Spirit, OCD. Her profound verses explore the Virgin Mary as a 'pure, transparent pool reflecting God, only God,' inviting us into a deeper understanding of surrender and the desire to reflect God alo...

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we continue our Marie du Jour series with a reflection on the relationship between the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Apostle through the words of Père Jacques de Jésus. Discover how their union of love and prayer reveals the power of staying close to Christ through His Mother, and learn how Mary can help us bear our crosses with love. Visit us at c...

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity reflects on the humble beauty of Mary, the "Virgo fidelis," who lived recollected in God's presence and embraced His divine will. Discover her powerful meditation on the Faithful Virgin, and be inspired to live with humility and trust like Mary. Visit the Carmelite Quotes blog for her famous Prayer to the Holy Trinity and more wisdom from the Carmelites...

In this episode of the Carmelite Quotes podcast, we delve into the life and spirituality of Saint Teresa of Jesus of the Andes, exploring her profound reflections on silence, solitude, and the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Through her letters and insights, Teresa invites us to embrace the Carmelite spirit of prayerful contemplation and to emulate Mary's silent, loving presence in our own...

Join us in our reflection on the Virgin Mary as the Mother of Grace, exploring a profound meditation by Saint Edith Stein on divine virginity and Christ's love for sinners. Discover how the Virgin of virgins, beneath the cross, became the Mother of Grace, offering her maternal love to every soul seeking Christ. Let Edith inspire you to embrace Mary's example and become a beacon of God'...