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For the ones who carry

The Need to Be Accepted

“You are already accepted in the Beloved.”

Reflections

“You are already accepted in the Beloved. Let that not stay just an idea — let it become the breath you take next.”

Scripture

Ephesians 1:6

Carmelite Voice

— St. Thérèse of Lisieux

“Open Ephesians 1:6 slowly tonight. Read it as if it were a letter sent across centuries to find you, on this very page, in this very ache.”

Scripture

Ephesians 1:6

Carmelite Voice

— St. Thérèse of Lisieux

“St. Thérèse of Lisieux knew this ground by name. They are not far from you. Their prayer, on the other side of glory, is praying you forward.”

Scripture

Ephesians 1:6

Carmelite Voice

— St. Thérèse of Lisieux

“You do not have to resolve the need to be accepted tonight. Staying here, in His company, choosing to be honest — that is already the beginning of healing.”

Scripture

Ephesians 1:6

Carmelite Voice

— St. Thérèse of Lisieux