— St. Clare (1194-1253) was 18 when she first heard St. Francis preach during a service; he would become her close friend and spiritual guide. Under his direction, Clare founded the Order of Poor Ladies and in 1216, became the abbess. Clare continued to promote their simple and austere way of life, refusing to allow […]
— Born into an observant Jewish family, Edith Stein (1891–1942) was a philosopher, brilliant writer, and nurse. She was drawn to the Catholic faith after reading the writings of St. Teresa of Avila, eventually joining the Carmelites and taking the name “Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.” In 1942, St. Teresa was arrested by the Gestapo […]
We wish you and family a blessed and safe Independence Day! ~ from all of us at Midwest Theological Forum (Apostolic Journey – Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore – 10/08/1995)
— “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ And likewise the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in […]
— The month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus; the Heart of divine and perfect love… the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart is celebrated on June 11 (Friday after Corpus Christi).
The beloved ‘Mystical Doctor’ and Carmelite reformer suffered trials during much of his religious life. These trials would lead him to detachment of the material in the world… bringing him closer to Christ.
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI TO THE HOLY SEE’S INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMATS* Saturday, 18 March 2006 — *L’Osservatore Romano. Weekly Edition in English n. 14 p.5.
~ Saint John Paul II, World Day of Peace, January 2002
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