Saints

 

On November 29

Dear Friends of Carmel,
We deeply appreciate the love offerings you have shared with us as we also lift up to God all your intentions.
In the light of Christ, may we see the light of holiness as we adore Him with all the saints.
This month of November, we honor in a special way all the saints, both the canonized and those who are known only to God. We also rejoice with the whole Church for  the recent canonization of the new carmelite saint, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, a cloistered nun of the Carmel of Dijon in France.  She distills the essence of her spirituality in one simple prayer addressed to the   Trinity which starts with the words; "O my God, Trinity whom I adore".  For her, God is not aloof and uncaring, but a God who keeps a loving and watchful eye over the unfolding events of our lives. A God who invites us to enter into an unending exchange of love, forever flowing between the persons of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
Likewise this month, we also remember prayerfully all the departed as we plead for the mercy of God for their consolation.  Yes, our faith affirms the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins and the resurrection to life everlasting.  Amen.
May God bless us all.
From your Carmelite Sisters of Jackson