#chiquitunga

With respect to my vocation [to Carmel], my Jesus, I feel a great inner joy. Is it true that You will not abandon me? I implore You: increase Faith, Hope and Charity in me, and give me, along with so many other souls who are also in need, ultimate Perseverance in Your service and love! Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament“Chiquitunga”12 January 1925 – 28 April 1959 Maria…

Pope Francis mentioned Blessed #Chiquitunga on 24 June 2018: "The witness of this young Blessed is an invitation to all young people, in particular those of Paraguay, to live life with generosity, meekness and joy." #feastday

Dear brothers and sisters, yesterday in Asunción, Paraguay, Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramentado [Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament], in the world María Felicia Guggiari Echeverría, a nun of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, was proclaimed Blessed. She was called “Chiquitunga” by her father, and still today by the people of Paraguay. She lived in the first half of the 20th century…

Quote of the day, 2 March: On Ash Wednesday, Blessed Chiquitunga echoes our fears when we desire to fulfill God's will but are afraid of the sacrifice involved. She writes, "You see my weaknesses... I'm afraid of sacrifice, of the Cross."

Jesus, my Jesus! Yes, this is your will. You see my weaknesses, my cowardice, my fears, my miseries! I can’t do it alone! Jesus, into your hands I commend my vocation! Sometimes the weight of your Will is so heavy that I want to die! I’m afraid of sacrifice, of the Cross. Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament “Chiquitunga” Pensieri 218 Maria Felicia 2019, Pensieri, Edizioni…

Quote of the day, 12 January: We recall the birth of Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, known and loved by all as "Chiquitunga" on this day in 1925; we share her famous prayer for "Love to Love"

My God, Holy Trinity! Jesus Crucified! Virgin Mary of Carmel! Only one thing will I ask of you, since the rest will be given to me and you will give it to me in addition: what I ask is for Love to be able to Love, that with this, nothing will be lacking, nothing will be leftover. Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament (Chiquitunga) Pensiero 217 We recall the birth of Blessed…

Quote of the day, 28 April: Pope Francis spoke of Blessed Chiquitunga's beatification after the Angelus on 24 June 2018. We share his remarks in their entirety with you, our readers.

Dear brothers and sisters, yesterday in Asunción, Paraguay, Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramentado [Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament], in the world María Felicia Guggiari Echeverría, a nun of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, was proclaimed Blessed. She was called “Chiquitunga” by her father, and still today by the people of Paraguay. She lived in the first half of the 20th century…

We celebrate the birthday of Chiquitunga, Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament: a teacher in Paraguay and a dedicated member of Catholic Action, we read a quote about her longing to enter Carmel

The days are so long; I would like to spend one after another until I see the arrival of that wonderful dawn in which, enclosed in the four happiest walls I have ever inhabited in my life, I offer my life unceasingly…Blessed Maria Felicia of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament“Chiquitunga”12 January 1925 – 28 April 1959