January 2024 Newsletter

-Scripture:
Ephesians 6:18
“With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit. To that end, be watchful with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones.”

Quote of a Carmelite Saint-St. Therese of Lisieux-For the 150th anniversary of the birth of St.Therese 
Advent with St. Therese of Lisieux-Susan Hines-Brigger, Franciscan media (adapted for the current liturgical season). Thank you, Carmelite Nuns. 

“When one loves, one does not calculate.”  St Therese of Lisieux

Prayer:
“St. Therese, help us to remember that all things are in God’s hands.  The things we worry about are fleeting.  Remind us to keep our focus on the true meaning of this season and let go of that which we cannot control.”

Discalced Carmelites, Our Lady of the Incarnation Monastery-Carmelite Nuns Sioux City, Iowa– website:  https://www.siouxcitycarmel.org/

“You have only to stay close to the Crucified and your suffering is the best prayer.” Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity