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St. Therese Novena Day One: Center Me Lord

September 23, 2016 by Center

My life is but an instant, an hour that passes by; a single day that slips my grasp and quickly slides away. O well, you know, my dearest God, to love you, I only have today.

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St. Therese of Lisieux: September Saint of the Month

September 1, 2016 by Center

St. Therese was born January 2, 1873, in Alençon, France to Louis and Zelie Martin. She was the youngest of five daughters, all of whom entered religious life. The Martins were a faithful and loving family.

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St. Elijah: August Saint of the Month

August 1, 2016 by Center

Elijah, an Old Testament prophet is a model for the Carmelite Spirituality. He is known for his fiery zeal and miracles. Though he was a public figure, he was aware of the “silent whispers” of God in his life. Because of this influential figure, the Carmelites practice an active and contemplative life.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel: July Saint of the Month

July 1, 2016 by Center

Carmelites are dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She is the inspiration of all Carmelite spirituality.

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St. John of the Cross: June Saint of the Month

June 1, 2016 by Center

St. John of the Cross was born Juan de Yepes Álvarez, (June 24, 1542-Dec. 14, 1591), in the humble farming village of Fontiveros, Spain. “Fontiveros” means “true spring.” St. John was a Carmelite friar and priest, a mystic, and a major figure of the Catholic Counter-Reformation. St. John’s writings and poetry, including to Mount Carmel, […]

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