Flowers of Carmel
“Already once in the history of our spirituality we have seen how a one-sided practice of virtue has led to […]
Carmelite Spirituality
Gospel Reflection
While some people were speaking abouthow the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings,Jesus said, “All that you
Flowers of Carmel
“The Devotio Moderna had overstressed human receptivity and the necessity of practicing virtue in reparation for the coming of the
Gospel Reflection
When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy peopleputting their offerings into the treasuryand he noticed a poor widow putting
Flowers of Carmel
“To be autonomous by surrendering oneself. Autonomous in relationship to God. Hypersupernaturalism. God wills that we also act and be
Gospel Reflection
Jesus said to his disciples:“When the Son of Man comes in his glory,and all the angels with him,he will sit
Flowers of Carmel
“The higher the soul stands on the ladder of mystical union, the more harmoniously will her faculties work together… What
Gospel Reflection
Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection,came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying,“Teacher, Moses wrote
Flowers of Carmel
“Christ cannot live in us. We don’t permit it… Because we do not have that love which keeps us really
Gospel Reflection
Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive outthose who were selling things, saying to them,“It is written,My house