Carmelite Quotes

Saint Edith Stein calmly entrusts an uncertain and dangerous future to God.

Saint Edith Stein prepared liturgical texts for the July 9 feast of Mary, Queen of Peace.

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity longs to be conformed to Christ and prepared for the Lamb.

Pray our 2026 Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel with antiphons, Scripture, and quotes from our Carmelite saints.

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux sees Mary, full of grace, guiding little souls by the ordinary way.

Bishop Silvio José Báez, OCD, on weariness, gentleness, and the true rest found in Jesus alone.

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux faces her worsening tuberculosis with joy, trust, and love for others.

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux on littleness, poverty of spirit, and the secrets of perfection.

The first Carmelite nuns in America sailed toward Maryland on July 4, 1790, under Mary’s care.

Saint John of the Cross on Saint Thomas, sensory signs, and the freedom of faith.

Saint Titus Brandsma's 1936 North American lecture on contemplative prayer as the hidden strength of Carmel’s apostolate.

Bishop Silvio José Báez, OCD, sees the whole gospel in a cup of cool water given in love.

Saint Edith Stein on surrender to God as the fulfillment of the human vocation

Saint John of the Cross teaches that God has spoken fully and definitively in Christ.

Saint John of the Cross teaches the soul to rest with Christ crucified and walk in love.

Saint Teresa of the Andes prays to belong forever to Jesus, her adored Spouse.

A prayer of consecration, abandonment, and trust from Blessed Mary Josephine Catanea.