It is true that not even Christ is seen, but He exists; He is risen, He is alive, He is close to us, more truly than the most enamored husband is close to his wife. Here is the crucial point: to think of Christ not as a person of the past, but as the risen and living Lord, with whom I can speak, whom I can even kiss if I so wish, certain that my kiss does not end on the paper or on the wood of a crucifix, but on a face and on the lips of living flesh (even though spiritualized), happy to receive my kiss.
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa
“The Flower Of Carmel” | St. Simon Stock
“The Flower Of Carmel” | St. Simon Stock O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel,fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven,Blessed Mother of the Son of God,Immaculate Virgin,assist me in this my necessity.O Star of the Sea,help me and show me hereinthat you are my Mother.O...








