by Sr. Mary Catherine Angeline, O.Carm.
Mary, our Mother and Sister, is a true gift to us in
Carmel. Throughout the centuries
Carmelites have always been under her patronage. In our Carmelite tradition as found in the
Book of Kings and Carmelite liturgy, Mary was represented by the small and
humble cloud appearing on the horizon to announce the end of the drought at the
time of Elijah the prophet. She has always been the source of refuge and grace
for all Carmelites. She takes the place
of model and intercessor for us and acts as guide on our journey to move ever
closer to her Son Jesus. As I begin my
life in Carmel, I find this relationship with the Queen and Mother of Carmel,
in living the interior life. Trying to
imitate Mary, who most assuredly always had her Son in her heart and mind,
uniting her being to His, I search and strive to cultivate a spirit of prayer
and recollection. We are to be available
to the Spirit of love in Community and wherever his Providence places us. As we
are conscious of our weaknesses and limitations, we implore daily her
protection to heal and lift us up. With
a gaze of love directed towards her, we implore to accomplish all that God
desires for each of us. Through her
hands, we ask for mediation to perfect our offerings to her Son for the world
at large. In this way, Love triumphs over
suffering, as Christ triumphed over sin and death for the salvation of
souls.
Mary, Beauty of Carmel, pray for us.
Dear Sister Catherine Angeline, This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your love for our Blessed Mother and your interior life. God bless you always and may God's love always and everywhere triumph over suffering. I wish you all dear Sisters, a blessed Advent.
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