Carmelite Quotes

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.

We commemorate the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Divine Grace on July 7 in Europe and July 23 on other continents. The Carmelite prayers are available on our blog.

Blessed Chiquitunga’s formula “T2OS” meant: "I offer everything to you, Lord."

Carmelite poet Jessica Powers sees a small bird announce the day like John the Baptist preparing the way.

Saint Edith Stein finds courage before the tabernacle when her strength fails.

Bishop Silvio José Báez, OCD, on Jesus’ command, “Do not fear,” and the faith that sustains us.

On June 22, we give thanks to God for the holiness of Venerable Maria Lucia.

Saint Teresa of Avila on Christ’s loving glance, final judgment, and mercy while we live.