Ad Maoirem De Gloriam

October 1st is the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux. Even though the French saint passed away at the age of 24, her short life continues to have great impact. During a general audience on April 6th 2011, the Pope explained what “The Little Flower” can teach Christians about  spirituality.  BENEDICT XVI (6/04/2012) “Theresa received permission to enter the Carmel of Lisieux at the tender age of fifteen. Her name in religion – Sister Theresa of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face – expresses the heart of her spirituality, centered on the contemplation of God’s love revealed in the mysteries of the Incarnation and Redemption.  In imitation of Christ, Theresa sought to be little in all things and to seek the salvation of the world. Taken ill in her twenty-third year, she endured great physical suffering in union with the crucified Lord; she also experienced a painful testing of faith which she offered for the salvation of those who deny God. By striving to embody God’s lo...

Courtesy of: https://www.facebook.com/manilacarmel Dear Devotees and Friends, You are cordially invited to attend and participate on our TRIDUUM EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS In Honour of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face at the Carmelite Monastery Chapel, #4 Gilmore Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines The schedule are as follows: 29 September 2012, Saturday · 6:00PM Presider - Rev. Fr. Genaro O. Diwa Choir - The Sisters of St Paul de Chartres 31 September 2012, Sunday · 6:00PM Presider - Most Rev. Luis Antonio G. Tagle, D.D. Choir - The Optimi Choir of  San Carlos Seminary 01 October 2012, Sunday · 6:00PM Presider - Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio S. David, D.D. Choir - The Seminarians of  San Jose Seminary Please extend this invitation to all your friends. P.S., Due to the scarcity of donated roses to be handed-out on these Triduum Mass, the Priory of Manila Carmel would greatly appreciate everyone's assistance in generating more roses. You may get in touch wit...

+ O St. Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face,   who during your short life on earth  became a mirror of angelic purity,  of love strong as death,  and of wholehearted abandonment to God,  now that you rejoice in the reward of your virtues,  cast a glance of pity on me  as I leave all things in your hands.   Make my troubles your own,  speak a word for me to Our Lady Immaculate,  whose flower of special love you were to that Queen of Heaven  "who smiled on you at the dawn of life." Beg her powerful intercession  the grace I yearn for so ardently at this moment... (State your intention here....) and that she join with it a blessing  that may strengthen me during life,  defend me at the hour of death,  and lead me straight on to a happy eternity.  Amen. + O God, who did inflame with the Spirit of Love,  the soul of your servant There...