CARMELITE QUOTE

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS:

...Since unpurified souls must undergo the sufferings of fire in the next life to attain union with God in glory, so in this life they must undergo the fires of these sufferings to reach the union of perfection; This fire acts on some more vigorously than on others, and on some for a longer time than on others, according to the degree of union to which God wishes to raise them, and according to what they must be purged of...

And here it ought to be pointed out why so few reach this high state of perfect union with God. It should be known that the reason is not that God wishes only a few of these spirits to be so elevated; he would rather want all to be perfect, but he finds few vessels that will endure so lofty and sublime a work. Since he tries them in little things, and finds them so weak that they immediately flee from work, unwilling to be subject to the least discomfort and mortification, it follows that not finding them strong and faithful in that little '(Mt. 25:21,23), ...he realizes that they will be much less strong in these greater trials.
St. John of the Cross, the Living Flame of Love. Stanza 2, No. 25-27

HAPPY FEAST OF ALL SAINTS!

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Rosemarie, ocds

First Profession of Vows of Sr. Rose Marie,C.P. (Passionist)

July 1, 2011

"A Rose Transplanted"
Sr. Rose Marie's Vocation Story

 

It's not very often one gets to witness a profession of the Passionist Nuns. These still images with music are beautiful. Enjoy!

http://www.passionistnuns.org/vocationstories/ProfPictures/SrRoMarieFirstProf/index.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rosemarie, ocds

Priesthood Sunday in the Year of Faith

Catechism of the Catholic Church
No: 1120

The ordained ministry or ministerial priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood. The ordained priesthood guarantees that it really is Christ who acts in the sacraments through the Holy Spirit for the Church. The saving mission entrusted by the Father to his incarnate Son was committed to the apostles and through them to their successors: they receive the Spirit of Jesus to act in his name and in his person. The ordained minister is the sacramental bond that ties the liturgical action to what the apostles said and did and, through them, to the words and actions of Christ, the source and foundation of the sacraments.

                                               ORDINATION CLASS OF 2012
                                             (Click on each photo to view a quote from the priest)

 Please pray for the following priests who were ordained in May for the Diocese of Cleveland:

                                                                  Fr. Peter Kovacina

                                                                     Fr. John Mullee

                                                                    Fr. Patrick Spicer

It is part of the vocation of Secular Carmelites to pray for seminarians, priests, and priestly vocations.  Let us remember to pray for all those called to ordained ministry on this Priesthood Sunday.



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Rosemarie, ocds

Saturday of Our Lady

Official Website of the Miraculous Medal  Rue de Bac, Paris

                 National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in the
                              United States at Philadelphia






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Saturday of Our Lady

Consider the sighs which burst from Mary's sad heart when she saw her beloved Jesus laid within the tomb. What grief was hers when she saw the stone lifted to cover that sacred tomb! She gazed for the last time on that lifeless body of her Son, and could scarcely detach  her eyes from those gaping wounds. And  when the great stone was rolled to  the door of the sepulchure , oh, then, indeed, her heart seemed torn from her body.

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Rosemarie, ocds

FROM VATICAN RADIO

 

 

 

 

 

The Third Mystery of Light: a musical meditation

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Carmelite Saint of the Day

                       SAINT TERESA OF JESUS (AVILA)
                                         OCTOBER 15

Read more about St. Teresa of Jesus

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Rosemarie, ocds



SUNDAY IN THE YEAR OF FAITH

THE YEAR OF FAITH ICON

Porta Fidei (Door of Faith)

Group Discussion

(Icon & questions from the Diocese of Toledo:
http://www.toledodiocese.org/index.php/year-of-faith/year-of-faith-2/icon)
1.The icon is entitled, “Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock.” This is taken from Revelation 3:20. In the verse immediately following this line, Jesus says, “If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.” Why is the imagery of a meal important to our relationship with Christ.

2.The door in the image is called the “Porta Fidei,” or the “Door of Faith.” When is the first time that we open this door as Christians?

3.What forces in our society or in our personal lives are preventing us from hearing Jesus’ knock?

4.Jesus enters through the Door of Faith, but He also invites us to venture out through the same door. What can we do to prepare ourselves for our spiritual journey during this Year of Faith? What areas in your life can you share the Good News of Christ with others?

Personal Reflection


1.Do you see the Door of Faith as a barrier or as an opportunity? What is keeping you from removing the obstruction between Jesus and yourself?

2.Pope Benedict XVI writes that “Knowledge of faith opens a door into the fullness of the saving mystery revealed by God.” What do you want to learn during the Year of Faith? Where can you find resources to answer your questions?

3.The Acts of the Apostles recounts the first mission of Paul and Barnabas and how they had “opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.” What is your role in the New Evangelization? In other words, how are you called to spread faith in Christ to others?

4.How can the Blessed Mother and the saints help you on your journey of faith?

 


PLENARY INDULGENCE FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH



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Happy New Year!

       THE YEAR OF FAITH AS PROCLAIMED BY POPE BENEDICT XVI HAS BEGUN!

Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God's works.
CCC: 198

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Click on photo for Year of Faith resources

The Vatican's official Year of Faith website

(click on photo)

The United States Council of Bishops official Year of Faith website

MONTHLY THEMES FOR THE "YEAR OF FAITH"

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Rosemarie, ocds

                      Novena to St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila)
                                   Feast Day: October 15
                             Solemnity for all Carmelites

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SATURDAY OF OUR LADY

A Prayer to Mary, As Patroness of America

Photo: R.Massaro

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided.

Into thy loving hands, we place the safety, pace, and welfare of our beloved country, which is dedicated to thee under the title of the Immaculate Conception; as its powerful, loving Patroness, protect, defend and restore to this nation a true, just and enduring peace.

Be thou, O most holy Virgin, as in other times of distress, our help, our protection and our safeguard. Amen.

 

Click on photo to view website of National Shrine








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Rosemarie, ocds



CHRIST THE BRIDEGROOM MONASTERY

BURTON, OHIO

NEAR THE GROUNDS OF THE SHRINE

OF OUR LADY OF MARIAPOCH

Please take a moment to visit an excellent blog by the Sisters of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery. One of my favorite blogs!



Sr. Julie and Sr. Jessica are tonsured by Bishop John Kudrick



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Rosemarie, ocds