Flowers of Carmel
“God’s Son assumed our human nature that we could again have a share of the divine nature. We must, on […]
Carmelite Quotes
Flowers of Carmel
“In this divine activity within us we have to see the continuation of creation, the continuation and the further revelation
Flowers of Carmel
“Not only the ways of purgation and of illumination, but the ways of union and infused contemplation also are clearly
Flowers of Carmel
“Our love must be extreme, excessive: the foolishness of the Cross. We must not let ourselves be surpassed in love
Flowers of Carmel
“He must increase; I must decrease says St. John. We must dread all personal honor and glory, claim nothing for
Flowers of Carmel
“The red rose, symbol of ardent love, image of the soul living, growing, and flowering in Christ, should also be
Flowers of Carmel
“We can seek God, with our own eyes, or God himself can appear in so overpowering a manner that we
Flowers of Carmel
“We should first of all see God as the deepest ground of our being, hidden in the innermost part of
Flowers of Carmel
“We must study to serve one another; in this way we may create a sphere wherein all will become saints.”
Flowers of Carmel
“Don’t serve God with many sighs. Gladly and courageously show how true it is that: My yoke is sweet and