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

February 2024 Newsletter

-Scripture-Thank you, Kathleen
Matthew 1:23

“His name will be called Emmanuel, which means God-with-us.”

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. 

“It is wrong to pass one’s time in fretting, instead of sleeping on the Heart of Jesus.”  St Therese of Lisieux

Prayer
:
“St. Therese, may your words be a reminder to us always to leave room for love in everything we do.  Serve as an example to always look beyond what is in front of us and deeper in our soul.”

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

If you are seeking Him, know that He is seeking you much more.
 St. Teresa of Jesus