–Scripture: Thank you, Kathleen
Romans, 12:2
“Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may discern, what is the will of God what is good and pleasing and perfect.”
–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.
“My mortification consisted in checking my self-will, keeping back an impatient word, doing little things for those around me without their knowledge and countless things like that.”
St Therese of Lisieux
Prayer:
“St. Therese, inspire us to reframe our focus when we face disappointment or challenges. Help us to follow your example and see such situations not as roadblocks but rather opportunities for spiritual growth.”
–Discalced Carmelites, Our Lady of the Incarnation Monastery-Carmelite Nuns Sioux City, Iowa– website: https://www.siouxcitycarmel.org/
“The vocation of the Carmelite is a call from the Divine Lover, a call to the soul whom He has chosen to give herself(himself) more completely to Him, not only to be united with Him in a closer bond of love, but to work with Him in a special manner for the salvation of souls.” Fr. G. J. MacGillivray