“He was betrayed with a kiss. Whatever you carry, He has felt it first.”
Scripture
“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, familiar with pain.”
Isaiah 53:3
Carmelite Voice
“The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.”
— St. John of the Cross
“Forgiveness is not pretending it didn't happen. It is refusing to let it own you.”
Scripture
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Luke 23:34
Carmelite Voice
“When one loves, one does not calculate.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux
“Trust will return slowly, like dawn. Do not rush it.”
Scripture
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3
Carmelite Voice
“Where there is no love, put love — and you will find love.”
— St. John of the Cross
“What was meant to break you, He is allowing to refine you. The fire that hurts is also the fire that purifies.”
Scripture
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”
Genesis 50:20
Carmelite Voice
“Love is repaid by love alone — even when no one repays you.”
— St. Teresa of Ávila
“Lay the names down at the altar. He will sort them. Your only task tonight is to come unburdened.”
Scripture
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Carmelite Voice
“Do not grieve over those who leave; grieve over what you would carry without Him.”
— St. John of the Cross
