Carmelite Saints

Inspiration from the Carmelite Saints

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St. Therese of Lisieux


”The Little Flower”
Doctor of the Church

“Time is nothing in Your eyes,
and a single day is like a thousand years. You can, then, in one instant prepare me to appear before You.”

Act of Oblation to Merciful Love
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St. Elizabeth of the Trinity

“O my beloved Christ, crucified by love,
I wish to be a bride for Your Heart;
I wish to cover You with glory;
I wish to love You...even unto death!”

O My God, Trinity Whom I Adore
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St. Teresa of Jesus of the Andes

Patroness of the Danvers, MA OCDS Community

“Jesus alone is beautiful; 
He is my only joy.  
I call for Him, I cry after Him,
 I search for Him within my heart.
I long for Jesus to grind me interiorly 
so that I may become a pure host 
where He can find His rest...
He is my unending wealth,
my bliss, my heaven!”

Jesus Alone is Beautiful
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St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

“The eyes of the Crucified gaze upon you. They question you and appeal to you. Do you wish seriously to renew your alliance with Him? What will your response be? ‘Lord, where shall I go? You have the words of life.’
Ave Crux, spes unica!”“

Ave Crux, spes unica!