Carmelite Saint of the Day

ST. MARAVILLAS OF JESUS, OCD

St. Maravillas: Founded numerous monasteries, even surpassing
the number founded by Holy Mother, St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila)

On December 8, 1974, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception,Mother Maravillas was anointed and received Holy Communion. On December 11,1974, surrounded by her community in the Carmel of La Aldehuela, Madrid, she died. At the time of her death, her sisters report that Mother Maravillas kept repeating the phrase: “What happiness to die a Carmelite!” She was beatified by
Pope John Paul II on May 10, 1998.

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THE MIRACLE OF ST. MARAVILLAS

TIMELINE OF ST. MARAVILLAS

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Rosemarie, ocds

Sunday in the Year of Faith

St. Maravillas of Jesus

Discalced Carmelite Nun

Feast Day: December 11

We only have to live by faith and then everything becomes easy.  Who could see Him acting so kindly towards us, so full of love, so attentive to our needs, and then not live for Him alone and love Him madly?

What does it matter if someone does not feel faith, provided they are living every moment by it?

Always live a life full of faith and trust, letting the Lord steer your boat and even sleep in it if He wants.



Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, ocds

Carmelite Quote

St. Maravillas of Jesus, OCD

Generally I pray until one o'clock and some days a little more, when I've got less to do or when I feel myself strongly attracted  to the foot of the tabernacle. Then the only thing I do is, in a profound inner silence, remain next to the Lord and love him.

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Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, ocds
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CARMELITE SAINT OF THE DAY

ST. MARIA MARAVILLA OF JESUS

December 11. St. Maria Maravillas of Jesus, OCD, Virgin. 1891-1974, Spain. Memorial, Common of Virgins. She was born at

Madrid. She entered the El Escorial Carmel, Madrid on 12th October 1919. In 1924 she was inspired to found a Carmel at Cerro de los Angeles, alongside the monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. From this foundation followed nine others in Spain and one in India. She always gave first place to prayer and self-sacrifice. She had a true, passionate zeal for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. Even while living a life of poverty in the cloister she helped those who were in need, initiating apostolic, social and charitable works. In a particular way she helped those of her own order, priests, and other religious congregations. She died in the monastery of La Aldehuela, Madrid, on 11th December 1974. She was canonized May 4, 2003.


Prayer. Lord God, who drew St. Maria Maravillas of Jesus into the secrets of the heart of your Son, grant through her intercession and example, that we may work together for the salvation of souls, experiencing the delights of your love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
(From the Carmelite Proper)

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Rosemarie, ocds

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