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Views expressed in this blog are entirely my own and do not claim full authority. Links and blog sites posted are sites of interest. Opinions expressed in them do not necessarily reflect my own views. Any conflict with the teaching of the Catholic Church is purely unintentional. I concede to the teachings of the Church and the Order of Carmel in all matters.From: The Book of the First Monks; Felip Rebot O.Carm – 13th century
~~~~~ The goal of this life is two-fold. One part we acquire with the help of divine grace, through our efforts and vituous works. This is to offer God a pure heart, free from all stain of actual sin. We do this when we are perfect and in Cherith, that is hidden in that charity of which the Wise Man says: “Charity covers all sins.” [Prov. 10:12]. God desired Elijah to advance thus far when he said to him “Hide yourself by the brook Cherith” [1 Kg. 17: 3-4]. ~~~~~ The other part of the goal of this life is granted us as the free gift of God: namely, to taste somewhat in the heart and to experience in the soul, not only after death, but even in this mortal life, the intensity of the divine presence and the sweetness of the glory of heaven. This is to drink of the torrent of the love of God. God promised it to Elijah in the words “You shall drink from the brook.”Stats from the beginning
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Tag Archives: Third Order Carmelite
August 11th – Bl. Isidore Bakanja
Bl. Isidore Bakanja – (c.1885-1909) Lay Martyr August 11th Bl. Isidore Bakanja, a member of the Boangi tribe, was born in Bokendela (Congo) between 1880 and 1890. In order to survive, even as a boy, he had to work as … Continue reading
Bl. Isidore Bakanja – August 11th
Bl. Isidore Bakanja – (c.1885-1909) Lay Martyr August 11th Bl. Isidore Bakanja, a member of the Boangi tribe, was born in Bokendela (Congo) between 1880 and 1890. In order to survive, even as a boy, he had to work as bricklayer … Continue reading
THIRD ORDER CARMELITE ON THE ROAD TO BEATIFICATION
Servant of God, Liberata Ferrarons y Vivés, Lay member of the Third Order of Carmel, born in Olot (Catalonia, Spain) on April 19, 1803 will be declared a Saint Continue reading
Posted in News, Saints and Blesseds
Tagged Carmelite, Saints and Blesseds, Third Order Carmelite
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New Directions
Well, it’s been a while since I posted anything here. To the regular readers, my apologies. I’m going to change the direction of posts here. Previous posts were mostly about the Carmelite Saints and Blesseds, and not much on reflections … Continue reading
Posted in Chattering in General
Tagged Feast Days, Mount Carmel, Saints and Blesseds, Third Order Carmelite
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January 2nd – St. Therese of Lisieux Birthday
Today is the Birthday of St. Therese of Lisieux. Her Feast Day is October 1st. St. Therese’s parents were just declared ‘Blessed’ on October 19th 2008 and their Feast day will be July 13th, their wedding anniversary. St. Therese of … Continue reading
No time lately…
Not much time lately to do any writing. Today, I’m finishing up the newsletter I publish for my Third Order Carmelite community. If I don’t finish it today, I’ll never get them printed in time for our meeting next week. … Continue reading